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Suggest Treatment For Extremely Swollen Legs And Ankles

MY FEMALE NEIGHBOR AT THE PLAZA HOTEL NAMED SALLY CAMPANELLO HAS EXTREMELY SWOLLEN LEGS AND ANKLES.....SHE IS AGE 82. WHAT IS THE CURE......HOW CAN I GET HER MEDICAL ATTENTION? IN SAN DIEGO AT 1037 4TH AVE. SAN DIEGO, C.A. 92101......ROOM 226...... SHE NEEDS PERSONAL CARE.....AT A SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENT......OR A BETTER LIVING ARRANGEMENT. FROM DAWN SCHEUERELL RM. 304. THEY DON T ASK HER FOR ......WHERE SHE WOULD PREFER TO LIVE.....AND WHO SHE SHOULD BE FRIENDS WITH FOR NORMAL MENTAL HEALTH? THE INFORMATIION SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE ......AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY....WHERE I AM TYPING THIS LETTER FROM. I CAN T AFFORD TO HAVE A HEALTH PROBLEM....OR TO BE LIED TO BY ILLEGAL EMPLOYEES.....WHO HIRED THE EMPLOYEES??/ IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO REQUEST A FEE????
Wed, 13 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There are numerous causes and conditions that produce swelling in the ankles. A few important causes are chronic venous insufficiency, Heart related issues, kidneydisorders, liver problems, water retention etc.

A thorough and detailed evaluation along with a few investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Extremely Swollen Legs And Ankles

Hi, Thanks for your query. There are numerous causes and conditions that produce swelling in the ankles. A few important causes are chronic venous insufficiency, Heart related issues, kidneydisorders, liver problems, water retention etc. A thorough and detailed evaluation along with a few investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care