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What Could Red Swollen Ankles And Calves In Elderly Suggest?
Swollen ankles with red shiny skin on calves My 94 year old mother has very swollen ankles and calves, the skin on her calves is red and shiny. Her stomach is also swollen and hard, she passes water every hour during the night but normally during the day. Her mobility is limited due to a hip operation 15 years ago. Can anyone suggest what may be wrong with her? Her doctor seems uninterested in her, she thinks due to her age.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello,Swollen foot with abdominal swelling and increase mituration at night indicates
1. Kidney problem
2.Diabetes
3.Hypertension
4.Heart problem
5.Local ankle injury
6.Stomach infection
It needs evaluation ,you have to consult an physician who will advice some blood ,urine test and ECG and advice accordingly
Meanwhile you can
1.Keep foot elevated above the level of heart approximately 45 degree
2.Give semi dilute easily digestible food
3.Keep her mobile as much as possible to prevent bed sores
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
Hello,Swollen foot with abdominal swelling and increase mituration at night indicates
1. Kidney problem
2.Diabetes
3.Hypertension
4.Heart problem
5.Local ankle injury
6.Stomach infection
It needs evaluation ,you have to consult an physician who will advice some blood ,urine test and ECG and advice accordingly
Meanwhile you can
1.Keep foot elevated above the level of heart approximately 45 degree
2.Give semi dilute easily digestible food
3.Keep her mobile as much as possible to prevent bed sores
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
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