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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankles & Calves
both of my ankles and calves are swollen daily, I sleep with my legs elevated and in the morning the swellings have reduced, but after being up a half hour the swellings return and on and off during the day I get sizzling sensations in different parts of my legs.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen ankles & calves . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like blood clot of the leg , infection in the leg area , venous insufficiency , organ failure like heart, liver, or kidney , lymphedema. I would suggest you to keep your legs elevated , lower your salt consumption and do light exercises like brisk walk for 15-20 minutes daily . If condition doesn't get better then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG , blood test , thumb pressure test along with physical examination . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist for heart failure or nephrologist for kidney problem . Doctor may prescribe betablockers along with diuretic .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen ankles & calves . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like blood clot of the leg , infection in the leg area , venous insufficiency , organ failure like heart, liver, or kidney , lymphedema. I would suggest you to keep your legs elevated , lower your salt consumption and do light exercises like brisk walk for 15-20 minutes daily . If condition doesn't get better then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG , blood test , thumb pressure test along with physical examination . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist for heart failure or nephrologist for kidney problem . Doctor may prescribe betablockers along with diuretic .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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