What Causes Swollen Feet?

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014

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Thu, 3 Jul 2014 Answered on

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : What can cause swollen feet. Not warm or hot, just swollen?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get Investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mam
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Most common cause of swelling over feet are:
1. Congestive Heart Failure
2. Liver pathology like Cirrhosis, Protein deficiency
3. Kidney Problems like Chronic Kidney Disease
4. Hypothyroidism.

I would like to know following:

1. Since when are you having this?
2. Any history of Diabetes or Hypertension?
3. Alcohol and smoking status?
4. Any breathlessness associated?
5. Any chest pain?
6. Any other chronic illness?
7. Attach reports if you have.
8. Any swelling around eyes?

Revert with these details, preferably in point wise manner for a better help.
Stay Healthy.

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