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What Causes Swollen Feet And Ankles?

good morning I have visited my doctor yesterday as I have had swollen feet and ankles since last Thursday I am due to fly on 22jun a four hour flight I had a blood test yesterday but he did say that he did not think it was a dvt I dfeel really anxious and hope my blood test comes back before I fly I do have a pain in the back of my knee should I go back and have it rechecked
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Hello,

Swollen feet and ankle are commonly caused by venous insufficiency, water retention, infection, DVT, heart, liver or kidney disease. Since you have swollen feet and ankle you are suggested to get it examined and treated before taking a flight as it is common for ankle and feet to swell in flights due to gravitational edema. Certain medications also cause swelling as side effects, be careful of what medicines you have been taking.

Cut on salt intake, Maintain healthy BMI. Keep your foot at rest. Avoid standing for a long time. Stay away from strenuous exercises. Soak your feet in cold water. Drink plenty of water. Wear support stockings. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and symptoms, get clinically examined. Your treating doctor will do blood tests, Urinalysis, USG,CT, MRI and electrocardiogram, etc. Once the diagnosis is made treatment will be started.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen Feet And Ankles?

Hello, Swollen feet and ankle are commonly caused by venous insufficiency, water retention, infection, DVT, heart, liver or kidney disease. Since you have swollen feet and ankle you are suggested to get it examined and treated before taking a flight as it is common for ankle and feet to swell in flights due to gravitational edema. Certain medications also cause swelling as side effects, be careful of what medicines you have been taking. Cut on salt intake, Maintain healthy BMI. Keep your foot at rest. Avoid standing for a long time. Stay away from strenuous exercises. Soak your feet in cold water. Drink plenty of water. Wear support stockings. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and symptoms, get clinically examined. Your treating doctor will do blood tests, Urinalysis, USG,CT, MRI and electrocardiogram, etc. Once the diagnosis is made treatment will be started. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician