Whats Going On My Ankles And Feet Keep Really Swelling ?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2020

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Question : My ankles and feet keep really swelling its both feet and ankles. I have had blood tests the doctor says its not heart or kidney related. Whats going on please I am getting nowhere no one knows

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly more information is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

There are many medical condition related to your symptoms.
One possible cause can be rheumatoid arthritis.
Another cause can be peripheral vascular changes.
I would like to have more information to help through the diagnosis.
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel pain in feet?
Are you taking any medication currently or do you have any other medical conditions.
I will be waiting for your response to help you better.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (5 hours later)

Hi I have no other symptoms, no temperature or anything. The only thing I have is may be once a week I get cramp in the back of my legs.
It is worse when I am working. I am a typist. My feet and ankles really balloon up.
I do heel raises every hour and stretch my calves.
This started around 5 months ago I was on Triamcinolone injections for my asthma. I had 1x40mg then 2x80mg and 1x40mg each 4 weeks apart. I have now stopped these injections 6 weeks ago.
I have seen a Podiatrist who says I have good pulses in my feet.
When I rest overnight my legs and feet resolve but once I start working either in my home I work I am back to square one.
My feet when this happens feel very tight and stiff.
I am worried sick something serious is going on and no one seems to be able to give me an answer as to whats wrong.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably peripheral blood circulation issue, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

The symptoms seem to be related to a peripheral blood circulation issue.
There is no specific cure for this condition.It is very important to make lifestyle changes.
I recommend to exercise daily, avoid smoking if you smoke.
I also recommend avoiding too much salt in the diet.
With these measures, you can maintain it under control.

Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (50 minutes later)

This isn't a serious condition is it? If I lose weight as my BMI is 45 will that help

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Losing weight helps a lot in relieving the symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

I think that it is not serious and it is mostly related to your job.
I recommend to follow the advice that I give above about the lifestyle changes.
Of course, losing weight helps a lot in relieving this condition.

Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 days later)

My gp has asked all sorts of questions today relating to my ankle swelling. I am worried as she has asked all questions about abdominal swelling and pain i have none of this but my mind works overtime its nothing sinister is it? I worry so much. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

Your doctor has to ask about different symptoms to help through differential diagnosis.
If you have already done the examinations which exclude cardiac or kidney issues, you should not be worried.

If you have other questions, feel free to contact me again.

Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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