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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet And Ankles

I am concerned about the swelling of my feet and ankles. My job requires me to be on my feet as a caterer. and when I wear socks (Below the calf) swelling is higher and slightly restricted were the sock is. When I am not on my feet on a day off my feet and ankles still get huge. only when I am prone and my body is horizontal does my legs return to normal.
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after long sitting or standing. This is not as serious issue and to confirm my diagnosis you need to do ultrasound. In mild cases it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases surgery may be required as a permanent solution.
It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography.


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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet And Ankles

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after long sitting or standing. This is not as serious issue and to confirm my diagnosis you need to do ultrasound. In mild cases it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases surgery may be required as a permanent solution. It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.