Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Calf And Ankle Muscles To Harden And Swell?
my calf muscles and ankle muscles are hardening and swollen until the skin below my knees have turned silky smooth and red. I ve tried laying down with my feet elevated but it doesn t help. It is now getting harder to move my ankles to walk. I have taken a prescribed diuretic and that is not relieving anything. What would you prescribe or inform me to do or try?
Tue, 19 May 2015
Hello,Among the various possibilities poor blood circulation could be the cause of this swelling.This may be an inflammation of the veins (thrombophlebitis) or hardening of the arteries.In addition if you have any kidney damage or weak pumping of the heart(congestive heart failure)this will aggravate your problem
and should be appropriately treated.
tests for checking the blood circulatory status of the limbs are available and should be done .
meanwhile take a low salt diet, avoid long standing, use elastic stockings.
While sleeping elevate the lower limbs above the heart level keeping the knee slightly bent.
and should be appropriately treated.
tests for checking the blood circulatory status of the limbs are available and should be done .
meanwhile take a low salt diet, avoid long standing, use elastic stockings.
While sleeping elevate the lower limbs above the heart level keeping the knee slightly bent.
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....