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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Calves And Ankles

Hello. My name is Linda. I am 67 yrs old and weigh about 250lbs. I lead a sedentary lifestyle. Question: About 2 wks ago, my calves, ankles and feet suddenly swelled up ( the left more than the right ). My ankles have a light-red band around them. On my right calf, on the outsidè towards the back, about 3 inches down from my knee, is an indentation which is very noticeable. I don t have pain, except for the skin being stretched so tight. My diet consists mainly of junk food and Diet Coke. Thanking you in advance.
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hi linda!
Junk food and colas are known for causing many body harms including congestive heart by soda cossumption as per recent study, so are best gradually given up, substituting diet with fruits high fibre vegetables etc avoid baked foods also.see a physician for leg and ankle swelling which may mean some water retention due to kidney function, liver or heart and each should be ruled out.some blood tests and working is needed for assessment.treatment follows cause fiding
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Calves And Ankles

hi linda! Junk food and colas are known for causing many body harms including congestive heart by soda cossumption as per recent study, so are best gradually given up, substituting diet with fruits high fibre vegetables etc avoid baked foods also.see a physician for leg and ankle swelling which may mean some water retention due to kidney function, liver or heart and each should be ruled out.some blood tests and working is needed for assessment.treatment follows cause fiding best wishes