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Hello, I have had swollen feet and ankles for the past 2 weeks, I was given a strong diuretic and have been taking for 4 days now, but the swelling has not gone down at all. I have also developed some bruising on my ankles in the past 2 days...and they are painful.
Fri, 2 May 2014
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Sabiha Banu's Response
Hai. U have not mentioned ur age.ur swelling could be due to many reasons, like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiac problems, localised infection, thyroid problems, deep vein thrombosis, 8f course frusemide helps, u should never keep ur feet in dependent position, to improve your blood circulation. Pls under go a cardiac evaluation and limb venous doppler
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How Can I Treat Swollen Ankle And Feet?
Hai. U have not mentioned ur age.ur swelling could be due to many reasons, like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiac problems, localised infection, thyroid problems, deep vein thrombosis, 8f course frusemide helps, u should never keep ur feet in dependent position, to improve your blood circulation. Pls under go a cardiac evaluation and limb venous doppler