Question 1

how should i get rid of foot or ankle swelling from psoriasis?

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Elevation of feet/le: Elevation of feet and lower legs on pillows, especially at night while asleep, then applying support hose before getting out of bed in am, to prevent swelling during the day.

Question 2

what is the best way to get rid of feet and ankle swelling from edema?

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 3

sudden right ankle pain, no injury, no swelling, cannot bear weight on right foot, what does this sound like? how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Need MRI: It is wise to see a physician and have x-ray and if negative
and symptoms persist MRI

Question 4

i'm 28. had ankle surgery 3 wks ago. my foot & toes get swollen. when swelling goes down, toes look wrinkled. how do i get rid of wrinkles? permanent?

Accepted Answer

Should resolve: On own once swelling goes away for good.

Question 5

have pe and dvt in arm where picc is.how to get rid of swelling in legs and hands, anyway beside stockings and elevating them?

Accepted Answer

Time: Stockings, elevation, anticoagulation, and time. Hopefully, the PICC was also removed?

Question 6

does eprex injections, 2000iu cause albunuria? and swelling of legs ankle and foot? if yes should eprex be continued?

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin: Eprex® is synthetic erythropoietin used to replace that lacking in people who can't make enough, often because their kidneys are not working properly. There are side-effects of every medication on the market, and whether the risks or benefits of these outweigh the usefulness of a particular substance will depend upon why it is being used and in whom.

Question 7

i taking pd yet still have swelling in legs and feet is there a treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swelling of the feet and legs is a symptom which comes on with prolonged sitting/standing, obesity, venous incompetence, heart failure, kidney problems, and persistence of this should prompt you to seek help of a phlebologist.  Check out www.Phlebology.Org to find one in your area.

Question 8

what causes foot, ankle and lower leg swelling after vaginal birth? received epidural. no swelling during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

If unilateral - DVT?: While it is common to have swollen lower extremities postpartum as fluid shifts occur after delivery, this is usually bilateral.  If the swelling is unilateral and/or accompanied by pain, would recommend seeking evaluation to confirm not a deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity, which has potential serious medical complications (e.g. Pulmonary embolus).

Question 9

35m, get heel pain with mild swelling of feet around ankle n behind on mild exercise like running. it always happens on exercise. treatment and risks?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendonitis.: As you describe it, you might have an injury in the lower part of your Achilles tendon. Whe in gets swollen, you need rest, ice, compression and feet elevation. To prevent injury, you need a rehabilitation program to make you tendon stronger. If it gets repeteadly injured, and without rehabilitation, you risk developing chronic pain and weakness.

Question 10

is it normal to get swelling in legs from being on feet all day?

Accepted Answer

Plumbing/salt: As we age, the return venous pumping and valves don't work as well.  This results in swelling as day progresses.  This is worse with high salt intake.
Note, edema that persists and is present upon awakening needs further medical attention.

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Sudden right ankle pain, no injury, no swelling, cannot bear weight on right foot, what does this sound like? how do i get rid of it?

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I'm 28. had ankle surgery 3 wks ago. my foot & toes get swollen. when swelling goes down, toes look wrinkled. how do i get rid of wrinkles? permanent?

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Have pe and dvt in arm where picc is.how to get rid of swelling in legs and hands, anyway beside stockings and elevating them?

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Does eprex injections, 2000iu cause albunuria? and swelling of legs ankle and foot? if yes should eprex be continued?

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I taking pd yet still have swelling in legs and feet is there a treatment?

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What causes foot, ankle and lower leg swelling after vaginal birth? received epidural. no swelling during pregnancy.

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35m, get heel pain with mild swelling of feet around ankle n behind on mild exercise like running. it always happens on exercise. treatment and risks?

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Is it normal to get swelling in legs from being on feet all day?

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