Question 1

hi there i have had swollen ankles and calfs for the past 5 days my doctor said fluid retention i've tried everything but nothing has helped me!

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Elevation, diuretic: Try elevation of your lower extremities.
Consider a diuretic.  There may be venous or lymphatic obstruction which your doctor can diagnose and treat.

Question 2

i have swollen ankles and my right leg i had a iregular heart beat 4 years ago i went and had a  arterial abolation and every thing has been fine the swelling goes down over night i had a ultra sound for my heart and an akg about 3 weeks ago and every thi

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The : The good news is that your heart is not failing, which would have been detected on the ultrasound of your heart. When this occurs your heart does does pump blood effectively which ultimately results in fluid accumulation in your lower extremities.
As far as why you have swollen ankles/legs its hard to say. You may need to decrease your salt intake. Also if you have any pain, redness, or tenderness in your leg(s) then your doctor may need to do an ultrasound of your lower extremities in order to rule out blood clots.
I suggest you schedule a follow up visit with your doctor in order to investigate this problem further.
Best of luck.

Question 3

red leg in the morning then swollen ankles and white legs later on?

Accepted Answer

Vascular consult: Your symptoms are typical of a vascular and circulation problem. Please get a clinical evaluation by your PCP as well as a Vascular doctor. 
All the best.

Question 4

after having my son i started to get reddish to brown spots on my lower leg plus swollen ankles what can be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Veins: I suspect that your pregnancy resulted in some degree of vein damage in your legs. Brownish pigmentation of the lower legs and ankle edema are probably caused by venous insufficiency. Wearing elastic stockings, elevating your legs when sitting and following a low salt diet should be helpful. A vascular surgeon could evaluate your vein status of your legs and advise you.

Question 5

my mom has swollen ankles and her right leg hurts below her knee...what  does she have?  she can also not lie down in a bed or her leg hurts.

Accepted Answer

Right leg pain: Swollen ankles can be a manifestation of congestive heart failure, dependent edema, liver problems, anemia, varicose veins etc. Right leg pain is worrisome, it may suggest blood clots, phlebitis, cellulitis, vascular disease, etc. Immediate evaluation by her primary physician is recommended, she may need a doppler studies of her legs/vascular surgery evaluation if necessary.

Question 6

left ankle swelling immediatewith activity better with rest/elevation. hx of dvt 3 yrs ago.fell week ago and tweaked it. no calf pain but sole aches. ?

Accepted Answer

What exactly did: You tweak? The ankle? The sole? If your pain is solely in the sole (no pun intended) then perhaps you just have plantar fascitis....

Question 7

29 y/o female with swollen lower left leg, calf pain, tenderness to touch. otherwise healthy. could it be dvt? how do i know when to go to doctor?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor now!: Calf tenderness, swelling and pain in one leg can mean infection, inflammation, blocked lymph channels or DVT. You need to see a doctor to examine and get blood tests and ultrasound if needed. If there is a DVT it needs treatment. Use this assessment to find out your risk of developing one. 
http://www.nhs.uk/tools/documents/self_assessments_js/assessment.html?&amp;ASid=71&amp;mobile=true&amp;nosplash=true

Question 8

my daughter is experiencing  ankle swelling, ankle pain, knee pain, knee swelling, flatfeet, calf pain and legs cramping. the following also describe her: stiff joints, difficulty walking, joint swelling, difficulty climbing stairs, difficulty getting up

Accepted Answer

See rheumatologist: Looks like she may be suffering from an autoimmune joint problem.  Consult a rheumatologist.

Question 9

swollen ankle with calf pain and pressure up to my thigh came on suddenly 2 days ago just in my right leg. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Worth checking: There are several things those symptoms could be, but with the swelling and pain you should be seen today to be evaluated for a blood clot in the veins of your leg. Hopefully it turns out tone something less serious.

Question 10

i have severe calf pain when walking. my leg and ankle are swollen. i have hbp, high cholestoral. pain started in rt. calf, has now moved to the lt.

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As a precaution I : Would recommend a duplex ultrasound to rule out a clot. I would consider the possibility of a side effect of possible cholesterol lowering medication you may be taking.

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Hi there i have had swollen ankles and calfs for the past 5 days my doctor said fluid retention i've tried everything but nothing has helped me!

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I have swollen ankles and my right leg i had a iregular heart beat 4 years ago i went and had a arterial abolation and every thing has been fine the swelling goes down over night i had a ultra sound for my heart and an akg about 3 weeks ago and every thi

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Red leg in the morning then swollen ankles and white legs later on?

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After having my son i started to get reddish to brown spots on my lower leg plus swollen ankles what can be the cause of this?

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My mom has swollen ankles and her right leg hurts below her knee...what does she have? she can also not lie down in a bed or her leg hurts.

A member asked:

Left ankle swelling immediatewith activity better with rest/elevation. hx of dvt 3 yrs ago.fell week ago and tweaked it. no calf pain but sole aches. ?

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29 y/o female with swollen lower left leg, calf pain, tenderness to touch. otherwise healthy. could it be dvt? how do i know when to go to doctor?

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My daughter is experiencing ankle swelling, ankle pain, knee pain, knee swelling, flatfeet, calf pain and legs cramping. the following also describe her: stiff joints, difficulty walking, joint swelling, difficulty climbing stairs, difficulty getting up

A member asked:

Swollen ankle with calf pain and pressure up to my thigh came on suddenly 2 days ago just in my right leg. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I have severe calf pain when walking. my leg and ankle are swollen. i have hbp, high cholestoral. pain started in rt. calf, has now moved to the lt.

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