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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu And Swollen Ankles
I am 57 years old, excellent health, normal weight, but recently had a 10 day stomach flu which ended about a week ago. Both my ankles/ feet are now swollen. I may have plantar fasciitus in my right heel but that couldn t explain the swelling which I have never experienced before. My diet really hasn t changed much so I don t know where this swelling is coming from. ANy ideas?
You need following investigations to find underlying cause for ankle swelling.. _serum TSH estimation _EKG _sgpt, sgot _urea, creatinine estimation _serum total protein estimation _blood pressure measurement
According to cause specific treatment given.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu And Swollen Ankles
Hello, Your ankle swelling not related to stomach flu. You need following investigations to find underlying cause for ankle swelling.. _serum TSH estimation _EKG _sgpt, sgot _urea, creatinine estimation _serum total protein estimation _blood pressure measurement According to cause specific treatment given. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician