Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Why Do Both Lower Legs And Feet Stay Swollen No Matter What?
Posted on
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
Answered on
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Last reviewed on
Question : Both lower legs and feet stay swollen no matter what I do, such as no salt or other known dietary causes of swelling. I am 5 ft 3 inches and weigh 150 lbs.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In the majority of cases may be due to one of the following causes:
- Cardiac disorders leading to what is caused heart failure. It is necessary performing a physical exam coupled with additional tests (chest X rays study, cardiac ultrasound, natriuretic peptides, etc.) in order to properly exclude or confirm such an alternative.
- Renal of liver dysfunction may lead to fluid retention, decreased blond proteins content and consequently to edema. Certain medical tests like liver and renal function tests could help to differentiate such disorders.
- Peripheral veins drainage disorders such as venous insufficiency, compressing abdominal masses, etc. may be the reason for swelling. A Doppler ultrasound of limb veins would be indicated in this regard.
Other health issues such as anemia, certain systemic, metabolic, neoplastic disorders should be excluded as well.
Coming to this point I recommend discussing with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful in this regard. In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In the majority of cases may be due to one of the following causes:
- Cardiac disorders leading to what is caused heart failure. It is necessary performing a physical exam coupled with additional tests (chest X rays study, cardiac ultrasound, natriuretic peptides, etc.) in order to properly exclude or confirm such an alternative.
- Renal of liver dysfunction may lead to fluid retention, decreased blond proteins content and consequently to edema. Certain medical tests like liver and renal function tests could help to differentiate such disorders.
- Peripheral veins drainage disorders such as venous insufficiency, compressing abdominal masses, etc. may be the reason for swelling. A Doppler ultrasound of limb veins would be indicated in this regard.
Other health issues such as anemia, certain systemic, metabolic, neoplastic disorders should be excluded as well.
Coming to this point I recommend discussing with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful in this regard. In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
