What Causes Swelling In Feet, Ankles And Lower Legs When Standing?

Posted on Sun, 28 Sep 2014

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Sun, 28 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : my feet, ankles and lower legs have been swelling when standing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is not under control

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that swelling in your feet, ankle and lower legs can be due to following causes.
1. High blood pressure
2. liver problems
3. heart problem
So i would suggest you following investigations.
1. ECG to check heart problem
2. Liver function test for liver problems
3. Check your blood pressure
If you able to find any abnormality then you need to correct that. Also you should not take lot of salt in your diet. Also increase your Protein intake.
I hope this answer will be useful. Let me know if there is any further questions.
thanks

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