Swelling in foots

2025-06-17 17:21:53
My mother is 61 year old lady, from past few weeks, she is having swelling mainly in her feet and legs. If we gently press  finger on a swollen area for 5 to 15 seconds, when we release pressure, a dimple (pit) will appear in her skin. Why this is happening to her, to whom i should consult for this ??
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This is an alarming sign called "Edema". It is seen mainly in 1. Heart failure 2. Kidney diease 3. Liver disease They are not to be taken lightly, and they need further evaluation ASAP
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Consult a physician and do the needful tests.
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Do not wait, as disease may progress and worsen.

Answered2025-06-20 14:14:53

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Answered2025-06-18 13:48:59

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more. Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

Answered2025-06-18 12:23:59

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That's pitting edema of the ankle and feet, usually due to long standing, anemia,heart and kidney disorders.Do consult a internist in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management including blood investigations

Answered2025-06-18 11:12:43

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1. Heart issues – congestive heart failure can lead to fluid buildup 2. Kidney problems – reduced filtration causes fluid retention 3. Liver conditions – low protein levels or liver dysfunction 4. Low protein levels (hypoalbuminemia) – from poor nutrition or liver/kidney disease 5. Chronic venous insufficiency – veins not effectively returning blood to the heart 6. Thyroid disorders Advised Tests: Kidney function test (KFT) Liver function test (LFT) Echocardiogram / ECG Thyroid profile Serum albumin, electrolytes, and urine test
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Refer to an Internal Medicine specialist

Answered2025-06-18 10:19:19

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It may be cardiac disease , you should consult cardiologist as soon as possible
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some cardiac investigation have to do. ...as soon as possible

Answered2025-06-18 10:00:14

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Answered2025-06-18 09:56:01

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Get echo done. Ecg done and have a follow-up.

Answered2025-06-19 10:26:01

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-06-19 05:57:23

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Adv cbc test LFT and RFT Fasting blood sugar

Answered2025-06-19 03:01:52

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It could be due to many causes few blood tests need to be done to rule out the disease

Answered2025-06-19 02:39:15

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-06-18 13:45:36

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