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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Pain In Leg

Yes, I have swollen legs from the knee down to the ankles and feet. I have extreme joint paint in my right hip and right knee. Also shoulder joints are aching. My blood pressure has gone up and I can t exercise anymore. I used to walk and now I can t...
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain in leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like congestive heart failure , kidney failure , gout , venous insufficiency or diabetic ketoacidosis . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist without any delay . Doctor may order ECG , TMT along with troponin t test and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , diuretics along with anti coagulant . Doctor may refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem and endocrinologist for diabetes problem . For now stay calm , lower your salt consumption and keep legs elevated while sleeping . Also lower your salt consumption .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Pain In Leg

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain in leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like congestive heart failure , kidney failure , gout , venous insufficiency or diabetic ketoacidosis . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist without any delay . Doctor may order ECG , TMT along with troponin t test and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , diuretics along with anti coagulant . Doctor may refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem and endocrinologist for diabetes problem . For now stay calm , lower your salt consumption and keep legs elevated while sleeping . Also lower your salt consumption . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari