Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Swollen left foot.
Hi..my father has swollen left foot from few days. what can be the reason? Also he is diabetic. please let me know what can be the cause of swollen feet. Thanks.
Answers (8)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
This problem is due to either or kidney
Disorder
Next Steps
advice you for some blood test
blood sugar, blood creatinine, and CBC.
share the reports online me for diagnosis
and treatment.
Health Tips
consult me on line for further query and complaint for your problem with full history and reports for diagnosis and treatment for
complete cure and relief.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+173
Please get checked in hospital maybe water retention,/ lack of immunity/blood sugar etc....Don't panic but hospital checkup is necessary for continuous observation.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Swelling in the foot can be a serious manifestation of a variety of diseases in body, most commonly kidney, heart, and liver diseases. More history and questions need to be answered for appropriate consultation
Next Steps
Consult me privately, as some further questions would need to be asked.
Health Tips
Some tips that may help reduce swelling: 1. Put your legs on pillows to raise them above your heart while lying down. 2. Exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart. 3. Follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid buildup and swelling. 4. Wear support stockings (sold at most drugstores and medical supply stores). 5. When traveling, take breaks often to stand up and move around. 6. Avoid wearing tight clothing or garters around your thighs. 7. Lose weight if you need to.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
May be chance for diabetes issue .. so please be carefull
Take some Ayurvedic Syrup
1. Ayursun Madhusudan Kalp Syrup - 1TSF Morning & evening
2. Wash foot with warm water +salt ..
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Lalit Verma
Homoeopath
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Deep vein thrombosis needs to be ruled out in the leg having swelling.there are also some conditions that can cause similar swelling because they affect the movement of fluids within the body.
Venous insufficiency. ...
Phlebitis. ...
Heart failure.
.Kidney disease
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
HbAic test ,FBS and PpBS
Next Steps
Review after investigation
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Maybe due to hypertension and blood sugar. Need proper history and evaluation
Next Steps
take online consultation for treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Karuna Chawla
Homeopath
25 yrs exp
Noida
Is his blood sugar under control. Leg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. Common causes of leg swelling include idiopathic Edema (Swelling of Unknown Cause), overweight, Is older, salt retention, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, venous insufficiency, pregnancy, and medication side effects.
Some tips that may help reduce swelling:
1. Put your legs on pillows to raise them above your heart while lying down.
2. Exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart.
3. Follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid buildup and swelling.
4. Wear support stockings (sold at most drugstores and medical supply stores).
5. When traveling, take breaks often to stand up and move around.
6. Avoid wearing tight clothing or garters around your thighs.
7. Lose weight if you need to.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.