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Swell in both legs since 8 days...
Swelling legs since 8 days and in pain ... health related conditions ( bp and diabetes patient). At the moment in UNITED Kingdom can't do blood tests done prescribed by practo dr... Can any one help mother ease her pain and get rid of swelling in her legs...prescribing any medications or remedy... Thanks
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Sorry to hear about your mum.
An acute swelling in both legs(?) can be a sign of an acute heart related issue on the backdrop of High Blood Pressure and or Diabetes. Both these need to be controlled and checked urgently if not done. Seek an advise from your local GP with the him your mother would have been registered or pay the GP for consultation of an overseas member. Secondly visit the Urgent care centre in your locality in UK and seek advice. Thirdly, you can visit the A/E department of your local service hospital or DGH for assessment. Fourthly, if your mum has private insurance then you can take them to a private cardiologist and or a vascular surgeon . Lastly, obtain help from lymphoedema clinic locally to see if anything they suggest. If she is immobile then there could also be a risk of DVT
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Please make a video appointment with my team at Your Pain Clinic or at Doctors hub to help with pain aspect. I may help you with making appointments locally in UK or seeing private practitioner in UK as I have worked there for 23 years. Thanks
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She would need urgent assessment eg ECG/ Echo/Blood tests
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Bilateral leg swelling with pain in a hypertensive, diabetic patient could be due to number of reasons, medicines,heart disorders, dependent edema.Ideally she should be seen by a physician in your area.Keep her legs elevated,can try tablet torsemide 10 mg once daily and paracetamol 1 gm as needed
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Low salt diet and ibugesic plus
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You are in the UK. In the UK they will not honour the prescription from an Indian Doctor . In short you are trying to get a haphazard opinion just to complete the formalities.
Please consult a General Physician in the UK by whatever means you can so that a proper scientific treatment can be started.
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Hello,
Take balanced diet.
For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399.
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Hi,
Ensure that she does not hang her legs down much. Keep an extra pillow for the feet when she sleeps
Kindly consult and please have her regular medicine list. Some drugs can cause lower limb swelling.
Ensure that she is not having significant pain in either leg. If there is a need for tests, i have colleagues working in the UK who can help out
Help is always available. Don't worry
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Is swelling pitting on touching? If so, take tab dytor 10.mg one daily for 3 days,tab spironolactone 25mg one daily for 3 days. If not pitting, do not take these meds.
For pain, give tab acefenac 100mg one .morning and one evening for 3 days, after meals.
Consult online after 4 to 5 days
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Tab lacilacton one in alternate day after breakfast at 9 am alternate day for 5 tab in ten days.
It's a short acting diuretic, effect remain for 4 hrs.
Add plenty of liquid n water.
Leg not to be hang put a chair n put leg over it.
At rest put three pillows under leg.
Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days or sos.
Temporary solution.
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Kindly connect for more history and evaluation.
After that, medicine will be prescribed.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Is she on tablet called Amlodipine for HTN ?
You can start her on low dose diuretics as of now
But needs detailed evaluation as pedal edema is major sign and can be seen in many conditions like heart failure , renal failure , liver diseases.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gautham Raj
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Swollen legs in a **diabetes and blood pressure patient** can be caused by **fluid retention (edema), poor circulation, or medication side effects**. Since blood tests aren’t possible at the moment, here are some remedies that may help ease the swelling and pain:
Elevate the legs
Compression stockings
Reduce salt intake
Stay hydrated
Gentle movements
If the swelling worsens or is accompanied by **breathing difficulty, chest pain, or sudden weight gain**, seek urgent medical attention.
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Consult for further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tab Zerodol sp when in pain.
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