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I just finished my prescription for pneumonia which was the antibiotic doxycycline monohydrate and prednisone. I feel better still a little weak but my ankles and feet have been swollen for about a week and my stool has shown small residue of blood. Are these normal side effects?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after sitting or standing for too long. This is not a very serious issue, and to confirm my diagnosis, you need to do ultrasound.
In mild cases, it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases, surgery may be required as a permanent solution.
It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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What Causes Weakness And Swelling In The Ankles?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after sitting or standing for too long. This is not a very serious issue, and to confirm my diagnosis, you need to do ultrasound. In mild cases, it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases, surgery may be required as a permanent solution. It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein