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Question: What do you do about swollen ankels ? I have no pain and I have not suffered from any injury involving my ankels but they seem to be really swollen.
Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query.
The cause of pedal edema has to be evaluated.
A lot of conditions cause it e.g. CRF CHF etc.
so I need more information.
Do you have any other symptoms?do you gave any reports?
Do let me know these so I can help you further.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query.
The cause of pedal edema has to be evaluated.
A lot of conditions cause it e.g. CRF CHF etc.
so I need more information.
Do you have any other symptoms?do you gave any reports?
Do let me know these so I can help you further.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Dr. Yogesh D
I have no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
needs further testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As I said earlier, pedal edema is caused by a number of conditions. You will need to get a full examination along with the investigations.
To start with I would suggest LFT, KFT CBC and Echocardiography. These will help differentiate between CLD, CKD, and CHF.
I feel that the information contained in these reports will help us improve the information given to you.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
needs further testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As I said earlier, pedal edema is caused by a number of conditions. You will need to get a full examination along with the investigations.
To start with I would suggest LFT, KFT CBC and Echocardiography. These will help differentiate between CLD, CKD, and CHF.
I feel that the information contained in these reports will help us improve the information given to you.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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