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My mother aged 50 has swelling in lateral side of both ankles and toes(all fingers) of both feet and fingers of both hands but higher in left side since July 2024.medial side and other parts of both feet are totally normal.
When we press swelling of ankle there is almost immediate bounce back and no much indentation. Kft lft cbc tests are normal .
She hasn't been tested for heart like ECG ECHO though. Left side has higher swelling than right
What you think can be causes? Can this type of swelling in fingers and lateral ankle be heart related or it effects all foot rather than only this?? What can be other cause if not heart?? Kft normal
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Proper history and physical examination is required
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dependent if??
Not to hang feet.
At rest put three pillows under leg. Low ALBUMIN is one of the reason.
Heart condition.
Consult a md physician.
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Can be due to more pressure
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Oedema, ( there are many causes) need more information and examination
Go for ecg/echo
Check right side heart function
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bed rest
limb elevation ( two pillows bellow leg)
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Kindly done ecg echo and blood report done.
Than consult for treatment
It will be ok
Check for vitals like blood pressure and pulse
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need to know patient's life style too. like prolonged sitting
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Causes of swelling in ankle and foot in elder womens:aging,prolonged sitting or standing.
.overweight
.medication like anti depressant,bp
.heart failure
.kidney diseases
.venous insufficiency
.cirrhosis of liver
.too much salty food
.decrease magnesiums in body
.gout
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check uric acid levels and magnesium levels.
Rest tests you had done before.
Health Tips
.maintain healthy weight
.avoid shoes
.increase physical activity
.eat magnesium rich food
.use stockings
.while sleeping keep your foot slightly higher than head.
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This is dependent oedema . She need stocking and also raise feet while sitting. Also make her walk
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Keep leg elevated
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Differentials.
Is your mother on anti-hypertensive medication?
Is there breathing difficulty?
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Ecg, cardiac echo, TSH, B/L lower limb venous doppler, Peripheral blood smear for microfilaria. Usg- Abdomen and pelvis.
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Compression stockings
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Visit a cardiologist
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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. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more than
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need more detailed history and few investigations. Please consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Get an ECG echo
Regular walk
Pillow below feet
Consult online
Monitor blood pressure
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated.
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