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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Swelling In Ankles
My ankles have been swelling the past week or so. Only change in my routine is cpap for sleep apnea for two weeks. Much effort to adjust to machine. I understand that once I am used to it my life will change for the better. The issue is still ankle swelling. Normal as I arise in morning - progressively worse as day goes on...
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Hello,
Both sides swelling of ankles may be a sign of underlying lung disorder as pulmonary edema, thyroid , heart disturbances or venous insufficiency of various types. Kindly get a consultation with your physician for best guidelines after systemic evaluation in this regard. Till that time, elevation of both legs when resting will help to certain extent for sure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Both sides swelling of ankles may be a sign of underlying lung disorder as pulmonary edema, thyroid , heart disturbances or venous insufficiency of various types. Kindly get a consultation with your physician for best guidelines after systemic evaluation in this regard. Till that time, elevation of both legs when resting will help to certain extent for sure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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