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Suggest Treatment For Pressure And Swelling In The Foot

Hi few weeks bak my right hand seemed to seize up on me, it felt tight and I couldn t move it. Today my left foot did the same thing. it felt weird. I had flip flops on, took them of put my foot on the floor put pressure on my foot from my hand and within a few seconds, it eased up stop and I could move my foot again. the distance between my big toe and second toe increased, it like it spread..what could be causing this. it happened to my hand several months back on two occasions, however first time for foot but foot felt the same as the hand did when it froze, couldn t move it..
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Hello,

Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot.

But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.

Possible cause is LymphedemaL is filtered through the lymph nodes, which trap and destroy unwanted substances, such as bacteria.

When there is a problem with the vessels or lymph nodes, however, the fluid's movement can be blocked.

Untreated, lymph buildup can impair wound healing and lead to infection and deformity.

Lymphedema is common following radiation therapy or removal of the lymph nodes in patients with cancer. If you have undergone cancer treatment and experience swelling, see your doctor right away.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure And Swelling In The Foot

Hello, Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem. Possible cause is LymphedemaL is filtered through the lymph nodes, which trap and destroy unwanted substances, such as bacteria. When there is a problem with the vessels or lymph nodes, however, the fluid s movement can be blocked. Untreated, lymph buildup can impair wound healing and lead to infection and deformity. Lymphedema is common following radiation therapy or removal of the lymph nodes in patients with cancer. If you have undergone cancer treatment and experience swelling, see your doctor right away. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon