HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Ankle Swelling Despite Surviving Tetralogy Of Fallot?

Hi my name is Elisa Vargas I am a survivor of Tetralogy of Fallot in the early 1960 s. I ve had a blalock shunt, bypass, and open heart befor the age of 9. But, my question is that my ankles are really swollen what can I do for that should I also stop wearing flats? And what does swollen ankles inquiry.Thanks Have A Great Day
Thu, 8 Apr 2021
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Here in your case, the symptoms of ankle edema do not seem due to any complication of the disease itself or after effects of repair of primary disease Tetralogy of fallot. Had it been due to congestive heart failure as a result of heart arrhythmia etc. (A very common occurrence in repaired cases of tetralogy of fallot), then there should have been pitting edema of feet/lower limbs in stead of only ankle edema.

As in your case, history is not complete, particularly with regards to any medication being taken by you for any other disease or complaints. Elevated uric acid level is one of the causes of ankle edema with pain, therefore level of uric acid should be tested in your case & treatment done if needed.

Certain medicines causing ankle edema are:
1- Calcium channel blockers used for treatment of hypertension
2- Gabapentin and Pregabalin used for nerve pain and seizures etc. 3- Analgesics like Ibuprofen, Naproxen etc. 4- Cortico-steroids usually used for asthma etc. 5-Oral contraceptives
6- Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Ankle Swelling Despite Surviving Tetralogy Of Fallot?

Here in your case, the symptoms of ankle edema do not seem due to any complication of the disease itself or after effects of repair of primary disease Tetralogy of fallot. Had it been due to congestive heart failure as a result of heart arrhythmia etc. (A very common occurrence in repaired cases of tetralogy of fallot), then there should have been pitting edema of feet/lower limbs in stead of only ankle edema. As in your case, history is not complete, particularly with regards to any medication being taken by you for any other disease or complaints. Elevated uric acid level is one of the causes of ankle edema with pain, therefore level of uric acid should be tested in your case & treatment done if needed. Certain medicines causing ankle edema are: 1- Calcium channel blockers used for treatment of hypertension 2- Gabapentin and Pregabalin used for nerve pain and seizures etc. 3- Analgesics like Ibuprofen, Naproxen etc. 4- Cortico-steroids usually used for asthma etc. 5-Oral contraceptives 6- Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician