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What Causes Swelling In Ankles And Feet When Suffering From Diabetes?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Question: I am a 76 year old male..type two diabetic..recently I have had large weight gain short period of time...also feet and ankels are swollen..that is something new too...Medications being taken are the following..Pioglitazone HCL 30mg,Metformin HCL 500 mg, tamsulosin HCL0.4 mg,Amlodipine 5mg, atorvastatin 40mg, Atenolol 50 mg, Irbesartan/ HCTZ Tab 300-12.5mg...Symbicort 160/4.5 inhaler..two puffs twice a day..Am under Doctors care...a GP, Endocronologist, Heart, Urinary...recently very short of breath..am seeing Doctor for that symptom with in a week...MY question is on the feet and ankle swelling...my circulation is very good by the way some neuropathy but no big problem there..and just had a successful stress test..Insulin taken Levimere and at times Novolog
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
limb elevation necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Looking at the various medications and associated symptoms, I can think or two causes for edema in feet.
1. Amlodipine is known to cause it. Change of medication might be necessary.
2. Cardiac cause - explains both feet edema and breathlessness.

Limb elevation in supine position above level of heart should reduce. If it does not reduce, Diuretics might be necessary, take prescription from your doctor.
Any further queries. Happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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What Causes Swelling In Ankles And Feet When Suffering From Diabetes?

Brief Answer: limb elevation necessary Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query. Looking at the various medications and associated symptoms, I can think or two causes for edema in feet. 1. Amlodipine is known to cause it. Change of medication might be necessary. 2. Cardiac cause - explains both feet edema and breathlessness. Limb elevation in supine position above level of heart should reduce. If it does not reduce, Diuretics might be necessary, take prescription from your doctor. Any further queries. Happy to help again. Dr. Prakash HM