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Feet, Ankles Swollen. Taking Baclafen, Ibprofen, Unable To Control Bowel. Smoking, Alcohol Addict. Cure?
My husband's feet and ankles are very swollen, he has neuropathy he doesn't want to see a doctor, they couldn't help him since he smokes and drinks. He was given Baclafen, and take 800 mg of Ibprofen. How long is he going to be like this, since it's not curable? When he does take his meds he can't control his bowels. Any suggestions how I can help him?
Thu, 25 Jul 2013
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic,
From your query i understood that your husband cooperative for treatment.
First we have to diagnose what is the cause for swollen foot and ankle (edema of foot).
Cause of swelling of foot may be completely curable in some cases. for example, Anemia, malnutrition, infective causes.
Swelling of foot (edema) is heart failure, liver failure, hypertension, kidney disease etc.
In addition, he have neuropathy also.
It is better to convince her for further consultation, investigation and treatment.
He may need proper Psychologist advice to leave habit of smoke and alcohol.
At Least check his blood sugar, Hb%, albumin and globulin, urea and creatinine.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic,
From your query i understood that your husband cooperative for treatment.
First we have to diagnose what is the cause for swollen foot and ankle (edema of foot).
Cause of swelling of foot may be completely curable in some cases. for example, Anemia, malnutrition, infective causes.
Swelling of foot (edema) is heart failure, liver failure, hypertension, kidney disease etc.
In addition, he have neuropathy also.
It is better to convince her for further consultation, investigation and treatment.
He may need proper Psychologist advice to leave habit of smoke and alcohol.
At Least check his blood sugar, Hb%, albumin and globulin, urea and creatinine.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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