Swelling in foot.

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Swelling in foot.

Asked for Female, 52 Years

My mother has got thyriod and she walks a lot and. Due to which her foot got swelled up. Please it would be greatfull of I can get suggestions.

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Dr. Anuj Gupta

Orthopedist 12 yrs exp Delhi

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Get thyroid treated first Walk only the distance she is comfortable .. if gets swelling then decrease the walking distance

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

Swelling(edema) may be due to thyroid problem.. She needs to take her thyroid medicines regularly and also get her Thyroid levels checked up every 3 months..

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She can continue walking and exercises.. She can also do ankle stretching exercises.. Consilt your endocrinologist if thyroid levels are not in normal range..

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