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What Causes Swelling In Foot And Ankles?

i am 59 year old female, work on my feet 45 hours a week, 10 hour days.. my feet and ankles are swelling to about 3-4 times normal size.. swelling goes down when elevated or by morning.. when swollen if ankle or foot rests against anything you will see deep impressions in skin so i know its fluid.. both swell but left foot is more severe.. have developed a reddish color around shins going up about 5 inches on both sides.. this last week have developed a extremely itchy bumpy rash around the reddened area what could cause this?
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Swollen foot and ankles could be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible may include:
-Heart pathologies
-Kidney pathologies
-Liver pathologies
-Local foot/soft tissue infection
-Poor venous drainage due to obstruction or venous insufficiency
There are just many possible causes.I will suggest you see the Doctor for evaluation and work-ups.You will need tests a chest x ray, ECG, liver and kidney function test, urinalysis, doppler ultrasound of legs.
From the results, treatment options may be discussed.In the meantime, i will advise you try the following:
*Rest well
*Reduce salt intake
*Take a diuretic like furosemide
*Elevate legs while lying.
From the results of the test, more objective treatment may be prescribed by your Doctor.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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What Causes Swelling In Foot And Ankles?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Swollen foot and ankles could be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible may include: -Heart pathologies -Kidney pathologies -Liver pathologies -Local foot/soft tissue infection -Poor venous drainage due to obstruction or venous insufficiency There are just many possible causes.I will suggest you see the Doctor for evaluation and work-ups.You will need tests a chest x ray, ECG, liver and kidney function test, urinalysis, doppler ultrasound of legs. From the results, treatment options may be discussed.In the meantime, i will advise you try the following: *Rest well *Reduce salt intake *Take a diuretic like furosemide *Elevate legs while lying. From the results of the test, more objective treatment may be prescribed by your Doctor. Hope this will help Best regards