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Both leg and ankle swelling
Sir,
I have long sitting job. Last few days it has been observed that my both feet and ankle get swell. What is reason behind this. Is anything serious. I very tensed plz provide your comments on it
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Need more information. Is there any associated breathlessness, palpitations, frequency of urination, etc problems with swelling? Are the veins on legs visible and distended?
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get , Haemoglobin, urine microscopic, kidney and liver function tests done, along with X-ray chest to exclude any systemic problem.
Health Tips
Avoid sitting with legs dangling down for long time continuously.
Consult with results.
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Dependent edema.
It's due to hanging of leg try to put a chair in front put leg on it.
At night add three pillows under leg.
Before sleep dip you leg in hot to warm water just for 5-7 min.
You can use
Tab lacilacton after breakfast a slow acting diuretic period of action only 4 hrs increase output of urine in that period so reduce the swelling alternate day for five tablet in ten days.
Intake of water n liquid to be increase.
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If you are otherwise healthy, swelling on both legs may be due to prolonged sitting. Long sitting itself can cause fluid to accumulate in the lower limbs due to gravity. And if you have got varicose veins ( sometimes not visible peripherally) this can also cause swelling in legs, as in varicose vein blood flow from leg to heart is blocked.
There are many other serious health conditions where leg swellings are seen.. to rule out these, a detailed Physical examination and lab tests and imaging are required.
Some medicines can also cause pedal oedema. So if you are on any medications please do talk to your doctor about that also
It is always recommended to rule out any major organ dysfunction at the earliest. So kindly consult a nearby physician and let him evaluate for the actual cause of your pedal oedema.
Health Tips
If you are obese, try to reduce your weight.
If you can, pls take small breaks in between your work and walk..
Try to keep your leg a little elevated while sitting for a long time.
salt restricted diet
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