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What Causes Swelling In The Legs And Ankles?
Hi there, never did anything like this before....here it goes...currently I have asthma, psoriatic (bad spelling) arthritis and FMS (which was diagnosed about 10 years ago by 2 nuerologists and their team of experts...Over the past week, my legs are swelling...huge now-bulging ankles, no knees...a bit of swelling in face and tummy. I have also noticed my hands, knuckles are red....skin, almost all over, so itchy, driving me nuts...let me know if you want a list of meds I am on. Thank you in advance, Sandra Grainger.
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
.Hi and welcome.
SUch generalized swelling is serious issue and it can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling.
Whenkidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver's production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest.
If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call doctor.
Wish you good health. Regards
SUch generalized swelling is serious issue and it can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling.
Whenkidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver's production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest.
If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call doctor.
Wish you good health. Regards
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