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Feet Swelling
My Mom is 55 yrs old, she has developed a swelling on her foot from past few months, she has difficulty in walking, also the swelling leads to the formation of pit like structure when pressed on. Also the skin has become so thin that even if we try to massage the skin tears up n there's a wound created there, the wound never heals
can u lmk is it edema?
If yes which doctor should we consult? Physician or any specialist
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Needs more history and share investigations if any
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Hi. Can you let me know the past medical history and current medications your mother is on ? And does she have any history of fever , breathing difficulties, decreased urine output?
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Your mother needs cardiac and kidney evaluation to exclude heart or kidney failure.
Consult a physician for physical examination.
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Yes it is edema. You should get your mother screened for underlying pathology
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It could be a pitting edema of the lower limbs.You should consult an internist for a clinical examination and investigations to determine the cause of the edema.
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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician
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What all medication she takes
Is she complaints pain or simply swelling
Whats her rft status
Her uric acid??
Only swelling or she has difficult breathing.
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Need few more details
Kindly connect
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Visit nearby hospital for proper examination and further management
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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Pune
Physician
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Plastic surgeon
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