What Causes Severe Swelling In The Feet And Legs?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

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Mon, 16 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,

I am XXXX. My father age is 59 some days before his leg swelling under the knee. If you press leg under the knee that portion become dent. Could you please what should i suggest him to do.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible heart failure? Require 2D ECHO for further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

As per the history given, your father probably seem to have pedal edema(accumulation of water in the feet and legs).

This could suggest heart failure as prime cause in a elderly individual with high blood pressure.

At this point, it is very important to screen for heart failure through a 2D TRANSTHORACIC ECHO of the heart.

This test will throw light on further treatment options.

For this test you need to consult a Cardiologist in person.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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