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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankles

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Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Question: A week to 10 days ago I noticed some swelling in my ankles and checked my weight. I was up to 258+/- which is where I thought I would be with the amount of swelling in my ankles. I have water retention from time to time so the swelling wasn't alarming, until tonight. Tonight I noticed my ankles were extremely swollen. I got on the scale and am at 272+/-. I have never seen my ankles this large and I have NEVER tipped the 270 mark. I am type 2 diabetic. My numbers have been good the last 3 weeks +.

have quite an extensive medical history and take multiple prescription drugs daily, am & pm
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you may need blood investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of swelling due to kidney disease or cardiac dysfunction.
I will advise you blood investigation like renal function test. ,CBC, ESR, CRP and 2 D Echo of heart.
Till time take rest and limb elevation may help to reduce swelling.
check your blood sugar levels also.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankles

Brief Answer: you may need blood investigation Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of swelling due to kidney disease or cardiac dysfunction. I will advise you blood investigation like renal function test. ,CBC, ESR, CRP and 2 D Echo of heart. Till time take rest and limb elevation may help to reduce swelling. check your blood sugar levels also. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.