Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet

Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017

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Thu, 25 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am having increased swelling in my feet, I have a pacemaker and have type 2 diabetes?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to do a 2D Echo

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Pedal edema(swelling of foot) is a sign of fluid congestion in body. I can understand that you also have a pacemaker implanted.
So i will advice you to get a 2D Echo done first to evaluate the current status whose dysfunction can cause fluid congestion in body.
Get back after doing the echo.
Thanks & take care

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