HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatments For Swollen And Painful Ankles

my ankles are swollen and get worse as I work or set. And they are very painful and electricity comes from the ankle and really hurts if one foot touches the other one. I have what is called Colophony Allergy and it is very serious. My legs are finally healing from that. Also I just got my veins lasered both legs. I also have neuropathy in feet;; What can I do to heal my body. I am 76 years old been ill for 30 years with no able to help to tell what was wrong with my body until 5 months ago. I am doing the best I can with not much help from dr.s. They do not know what to do hear in this area. thanks
Thu, 7 May 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,
Your problems in the ankle and feet are due to affection of the nerves of the feet and poor blood flow from the varicose veins and possibly from arteriosclerosis ( hardening of the blood vessels).If you have diabetes then this situation explains itself.
Firstly avoid swelling by using elastic socks , elevation of the legs while sleeping and sitting down.if diabetic then this should be well controlled.
Medications like Neurontin, a course of B1B6 B12 vitamin injections, and medication to improve blood flow in the feet can be used.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatments For Swollen And Painful Ankles

Hi, Your problems in the ankle and feet are due to affection of the nerves of the feet and poor blood flow from the varicose veins and possibly from arteriosclerosis ( hardening of the blood vessels).If you have diabetes then this situation explains itself. Firstly avoid swelling by using elastic socks , elevation of the legs while sleeping and sitting down.if diabetic then this should be well controlled. Medications like Neurontin, a course of B1B6 B12 vitamin injections, and medication to improve blood flow in the feet can be used.