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Swollen Ankles, Body Pain. What Is The Problem?
Hello Doctor, I am Abha, Age-40,Female Medical History-BP, Sugar level after meal -160. From past three days my both ankles have swelled and facing pain while standing.Some other symptoms includes pain in whole body specially in popliteal fossa. I use to have breakfast at 11-12 Am daily and have fast one day in a week. Please Tell me what is the problem and how to prevent it. Thanks
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You have High blood pressure and slightly high blood sugar level which is called impaired glucose tolerance,? are you taking any medicine to control blood sugar.
Swelling in ankle could be dependant edema which can be due to heart,or liver related even involvement of kidneys.
You need to consult Physician to know exact cause of swelling by Complete blood count,Kidney function, Liver functions, ECG, Thyroid functions.
Treatment depends on cause, If you are taking medicines for blood pressure some drugs like calcium channel blocker( Amlodipine ) cause swelling in lower limbs.
Please reduce intake of salt in diet and in the meantime you can keep lower limbs elevated which will reduce swelling.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
Welcome to HCM,
You have High blood pressure and slightly high blood sugar level which is called impaired glucose tolerance,? are you taking any medicine to control blood sugar.
Swelling in ankle could be dependant edema which can be due to heart,or liver related even involvement of kidneys.
You need to consult Physician to know exact cause of swelling by Complete blood count,Kidney function, Liver functions, ECG, Thyroid functions.
Treatment depends on cause, If you are taking medicines for blood pressure some drugs like calcium channel blocker( Amlodipine ) cause swelling in lower limbs.
Please reduce intake of salt in diet and in the meantime you can keep lower limbs elevated which will reduce swelling.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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