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What Causes Swollen Ankles And Feet?
What is the cause of swollen ankles and feet? It seemed to be just right foot but tonight both feet. I have been taking Prilosec for almost a year due to Gerd, large hiatal hernia, Schlotsky rings, ulcers in esophagus. My Gastro Dr. Just changed me to Zantac 150. I have been on Toprol 50 mg ER not generic for several years. Taking Vitamin D3 4,000 units daily, B 6 &12, Juice plus. Have in May while my broken right shoulder with Lymphedema was healing (lost eyesight in right eye due to eye drops which in fine print said infrequent optic nerve damage which I got May 13th. My rt eye on July 8,2015 had cataract surgery and floaters taken out. Had problems ever since and that is why on the eye drops so long. I am trying to give as complete a history as possible. Thank you!!
Thu, 28 Feb 2014
Hi,
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
Well, if you don't recall injury then swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet up to the heart. Normally, the veins keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves. When these valves become damaged or weakened, the blood leaks back down the vessels and fluid is retained in the soft tissue of the lower legs, especially the ankles and feet. Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers, and infection. You should treat this with elastic stockings, keeping the leg elevated and in severe cases you should see a vascular surgeon for further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
Well, if you don't recall injury then swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet up to the heart. Normally, the veins keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves. When these valves become damaged or weakened, the blood leaks back down the vessels and fluid is retained in the soft tissue of the lower legs, especially the ankles and feet. Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers, and infection. You should treat this with elastic stockings, keeping the leg elevated and in severe cases you should see a vascular surgeon for further treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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