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Swelling Ankels, Pain
My father has past history of elevated Uric Acid level and associated with Ankle and Feet swelling acompanied with severe pain.
Also surgery was done for ecxessive Calcium deposition in ankles. Recently he is again suffering from severe pain and swelling in both feets. He is unable to walk properly.
He is non vegeterian, was under influence of alcohol, but not recently.
Kindly suggest some remedy or which category of Dr. to visit for detailed treatment?
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
34 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
Thanks for the query
The profile suggests gout with tophi
It is a metabolic disease
It needs it of life style modification evaluation and resolution by drugs and diet
Next Steps
Pl consult rheumatologist offline or through practo paid consult for evaluation and resolution of the problem
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