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How To Treat A TB Patient With Swelling In Feet?

My mother is 78 years old. She was suffering from TB for past 6 months. She couldn t take AKT4 tablet. She got very serious last week and doctors advised to take home. Now she is normal. Taking regular food (little), urine and toilet are normal. The only problem is swelling feet. what would be the cause for swelling feet and whether this is serious one? What is the remedy?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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Swelling of feet may be gravitational due to lack of muscle tone in old age bed ridden patients.There should be passive and active exercises of feet,toes and ankle and knees to mobilize muscles, do massage with olemessa oil after hot water fomentation.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Dr. A. Mohan Krishna's  Response
Hi thanks for the query

The swelling in the foot can be due to age, due badly managed hypertension, due to renal problems. If there are no associated medical conditions the swelling in the leg may be treated by elevation of the affected foot.
It is better you consult your physician for TB treatment.
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How To Treat A TB Patient With Swelling In Feet?

hi Swelling of feet may be gravitational due to lack of muscle tone in old age bed ridden patients.There should be passive and active exercises of feet,toes and ankle and knees to mobilize muscles, do massage with olemessa oil after hot water fomentation. best wishes