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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Ankles And Feet
I have edma, spelt that wrong. swelling of my ankles and feet. I have diabetes type 2. tops of my feet are very sore and look kind of milky, not pink like lower part of foot. I drink tea, natural diarectic, as water pills have contributed to liver n kidney levels high. is my feet problem diabetes or result of everything else. Haven`t seen my dr since end of may. at that time this wasn t going on. Thank you so much, Loretta at.. YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 17 Jun 2020
Hi,
Ankle swelling can not be directly due to diabetes but it can follow complications of diabetes like high blööd pressure/heart problem, kidney disease. Liver disease can alsö lead to such swelling.
You need to get Diabetes profile checked ,followed by diabetologist's expert advise for cause specific management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
Ankle swelling can not be directly due to diabetes but it can follow complications of diabetes like high blööd pressure/heart problem, kidney disease. Liver disease can alsö lead to such swelling.
You need to get Diabetes profile checked ,followed by diabetologist's expert advise for cause specific management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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