Question 1

what are common causes of ankle and leg swelling/water retention?

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Causes: Veinous insufficiency, lymphedema, congestive heart failure, kidney disease are some.

Question 2

what causes water retention in one leg?

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Single leg swelling: Usually its obstruction to the venous drainage to that leg or venous insufficiency in that leg

Question 3

how to deal with water retention in feet, ankles, and lower legs?

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See your physician: This could be due to high blood pressure, kidney disorders, heart problems, or poor valve function in your veins.  I would recommend seeing your primary care physician first and getting a complete check up.

Question 4

i've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

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There : There are certainly other drugs that work like Lasix (furosemide) and that are much stronger/potent. You should talk to your doctor about alternatives, but of course, you must keep in mind your overall health condition and what you can or can't handle for example due to heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure..... In any event, you should record and limit your fluid intake daily based on your doctor's assessment. And finally, don't forget to elevate your legs as much as possible and wear the support stockings.

Question 5

my partner foot is red & swollen with purple patches,  yes he had water retention about 2 yrs.no its not going up the leg like cellulitis.  any  idea?

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Clotting?: It sounds as if your partner needs appropriate compression garments to reduce edema and swelling but this is best for venous stasis and not necessarily for arterial insufficency. I would be concerned about varicose veins as well as a potential blood clot(s). A peripheral pulse exam and possible ultrasound imaging may be necessary to evaluate possible etiologies.

Question 6

my dad has severe water retention with swollen ankles and legs.  he was just diagnosed with lung cancer.  how can he be helped with the endema?

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Elevation: You dad is in a difficult position and he has my sympathies.  Lung disease can be difficult.  He should speak to his physician to see if diuretics might help, but in th meantime, he can elevate his legs to help minimize the fluid retention.

Question 7

can you tell me is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

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Yes: Lasix (furosemide) helps to reduce fluid from all over the body.

Question 8

please help docs! is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): Lasix (furosemide) is effective for fluid retention in ankle and foot but it is important to know why there is fluid retention in ankle and foot to know the appropriate treatment. For many people support hose is appropriate and other interventions for other people. For some Lasix (furosemide) is appropriate.

Question 9

if i have high slighty high uric acid and water retention and ankle pain could i have kidney disease?  the ankle pain started first a few months ago.

Accepted Answer

Could be gout: There could be many different things contributing here.  One possibility is the problems are not related... The both water retention and ankle pain could be from being overweight if that is a concern.   Another possibility is that you can have gout , which is when elevated uric acid deposits crystals in joints which cause pain.  You should review these findings with the doctor that ordered the lab.

Question 10

i have joint pain recently, foot, left knee, right hip, which is particularly painful and some  water retention. blood tests show high uric acid (8.4)?

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Treat uric acid: High uric acid can cause arthritis, gout, with pain, swelling etc.  You need to be evaluated for cause of elevated uric acid, as it can damage other organs as well, e.., kidney.

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What are common causes of ankle and leg swelling/water retention?

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What causes water retention in one leg?

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How to deal with water retention in feet, ankles, and lower legs?

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I've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

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My partner foot is red & swollen with purple patches, yes he had water retention about 2 yrs.no its not going up the leg like cellulitis. any idea?

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My dad has severe water retention with swollen ankles and legs. he was just diagnosed with lung cancer. how can he be helped with the endema?

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Can you tell me is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

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Please help docs! is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

A member asked:

If i have high slighty high uric acid and water retention and ankle pain could i have kidney disease? the ankle pain started first a few months ago.

A member asked:

I have joint pain recently, foot, left knee, right hip, which is particularly painful and some water retention. blood tests show high uric acid (8.4)?

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