Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet While Having Diabetes

Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016

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Question : hi Mr . XXXX this is XXXXXXX XXXX and I'm writing this email. so you can answer my question I'm a diabetic and I have a couple of days that my feet are swollen and they hurt alot and I want to know what i can do to get them un swollen.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.

First, I would like to know the exact control of the sugars?

Second , what are the medicines you are on?

Third, what are your renal function tests?

Fourth , do you have any associated breathlessness, palpitations , urinary complaints?

I suggest testing urine microalbumin.

Let me know the above information for further information and suggestions.

Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 minutes later)

First of all my sugar was 245 today and my medicine is metformin one tablets twice a day. and it do have like a urinary tract infections.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I remain unaware whether the sugar informed is fasting , pp or random.
I assume it's fasting.
In this case you need a better control of sugars.
Test Hba1c.

For your swelling, test with Kidney function tests, urine microalbumin, and urine routine.

Meanwhile, get a prescription for Tab Lasix. This will start helping you with your swelling.
If the above tests are normal, test an echocardiography.

Let me know when you get the test reports.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar