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What Causes Swelling In Feet, Ankles And Lower Legs When Standing?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Question: my feet, ankles and lower legs have been swelling when standing
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is not under control

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that swelling in your feet, ankle and lower legs can be due to following causes.
1. High blood pressure
2. liver problems
3. heart problem
So i would suggest you following investigations.
1. ECG to check heart problem
2. Liver function test for liver problems
3. Check your blood pressure
If you able to find any abnormality then you need to correct that. Also you should not take lot of salt in your diet. Also increase your Protein intake.
I hope this answer will be useful. Let me know if there is any further questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 4486 Questions

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What Causes Swelling In Feet, Ankles And Lower Legs When Standing?

Brief Answer: Your blood pressure is not under control Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case and I think that swelling in your feet, ankle and lower legs can be due to following causes. 1. High blood pressure 2. liver problems 3. heart problem So i would suggest you following investigations. 1. ECG to check heart problem 2. Liver function test for liver problems 3. Check your blood pressure If you able to find any abnormality then you need to correct that. Also you should not take lot of salt in your diet. Also increase your Protein intake. I hope this answer will be useful. Let me know if there is any further questions. thanks