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What Causes Swelling In The Feet And Ankles?

Had stint put in , in February. lost 12 lbs since then. I weigh 213lbs. For 8 days now the stexture of my legs below my calves have been spungy. If I push in on my skin it leaves an indentation for awhile. In the last two days my ankles and feet have swollen with no pain.
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern
I went through your query, and I feel, you are having edema in your legs and feet, please do not take it lightly, and see your physician at the earliest to rule out the cause of your edema, cardiac and renal are the most common and dangerous causes that need to be ruled out first.
I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back.
Thanks.
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What Causes Swelling In The Feet And Ankles?

Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you are having edema in your legs and feet, please do not take it lightly, and see your physician at the earliest to rule out the cause of your edema, cardiac and renal are the most common and dangerous causes that need to be ruled out first. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks.