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What Causes Swelling Of Ankles In Evening?
My ankles have been swelling up toward evening and I am not sure if it is water retention or a food allergic reaction. This has only started about 3 weeks ago. I drink a gallon of fluids every day. I live in Oracle, AZ. (Just moved here.) I am a vegetarian.
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, if the swelling is forming pitting impression then it could be oedema (Pitting oedema ) then it could be retention phenomenon could be due to renal pathology, in absence of associated symptoms it is less likely, more it could be pedal oedema without renal disease, anaemia may be the cause, get done the haemoglobin test, avoid standing positon for long time, try to keep the leg in elevated position during sleep hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if the swelling is forming pitting impression then it could be oedema (Pitting oedema ) then it could be retention phenomenon could be due to renal pathology, in absence of associated symptoms it is less likely, more it could be pedal oedema without renal disease, anaemia may be the cause, get done the haemoglobin test, avoid standing positon for long time, try to keep the leg in elevated position during sleep hope this information helps.
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