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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Leg And Ankle
It all started with a really bad gout flare up and now I have the worse swelling in my legs and ankles. Have been given series of medications such as high dose of prednisone with indomethicin and than given Cochin. They raised my lisinpril and changed my water pill to lasix. Nothing seems to be working for the swelling. Any suggestions?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful leg and ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like taking estrogen or testosteron , taking certain antidepressants , blood pressure medications , blood clot of the leg , venous insufficiency , organ failure , particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by pressing with thumb , oerder certain test like liver function test , kidney function test along with check vitals . Doctor may prescribe diuretics , betablockers or refer you to gastroenterologist for liver problem or nephrologist for kidney problem . For now keep your leg elevated while lying down , lower salt consumption and eat healthy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful leg and ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like taking estrogen or testosteron , taking certain antidepressants , blood pressure medications , blood clot of the leg , venous insufficiency , organ failure , particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by pressing with thumb , oerder certain test like liver function test , kidney function test along with check vitals . Doctor may prescribe diuretics , betablockers or refer you to gastroenterologist for liver problem or nephrologist for kidney problem . For now keep your leg elevated while lying down , lower salt consumption and eat healthy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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