Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Foot

Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016

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Question : My right foot has been swollen and filling up with fluid for a month now. When i walk its tight and when i press on it on the top of my foot it leaves a indent for a minute. Ive also been feeling kind of funny and dizzy. Can you help me answer this?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What is happening to you may be related to:
- Anemia
- Renal failure
- Leg Venous system dysfunction

If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examiantions:
- Blood work
- Abdominal echo
- Cardiac echo
- Leg Doppler examination

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (5 minutes later)

i went to the hospital and they gave me a x ray then saw that i was self pay and basically showed me the door after they said i can tell you whats not wrong with you which is no broken bones but we can not tell you what is wrong with you

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Please contact your family doctor to schedule for the above mentioned examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms. X-ray exclude trauma/fracture but it doesn't help to find out why your keg is swelling.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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