Question 1

can feet swelling or feet pain be just from obesity?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The extra fat can impend circulation of blood in the veins as well as lymph vessels by crimping them off at the groin. Obesity is often the cause of cardiac problems and high blood pressure which are 2 conditions that can cause swelling of the dependent parts of the body.

Question 2

what would cause pain on top of left foot, ankle, calf and tigh when standing up for long time, no swelling, no injury, no redness. i'm obese?

Accepted Answer

: 
A little bit more information would have been helpful. But this sounds as though you are getting pressure in your lower back pinching a nerve causing the symptoms on the front of your leg and ankle and foot. Your family doctor can order physical therapy   If this does not help he can refer you to a specialist. When standing long periods of time a biomechanical imbalance can present itself

Question 3

can obesity lead to swelling in legs and feet al had echo cariagram and stress test came back ok i have severe obstructive sleep apnea  if i loose we9?

Accepted Answer

Do lose weight!: Losing weight will certainly help both your swelling and the sleep apnea!  Will it cure both?  Depends on whether or not something else is causing either or both.  But both will improve with weight loss (usually!) and you will certainly be healthier if you lose weight. Go for it!  (High protein-low carb diets are not the way to go for most, these are causing their own set of med. problems.)

Question 4

i am experiencing  ankle swelling and foot swelling. the following also describes me: obesity. what should i do? i am on an arb and my bp normal now.  i only have slight shortness of breath during exercise or a lot of movement. not at rest.

Accepted Answer

Edema: You are eating too much salt so that your body cannot get rid of it all. Describe to your Dr. Could also be early sing of heart failurr.Does it go away at night?

Question 5

i have foot after had bang to shin how to reduce swelling?

Accepted Answer

Elevate: If no bone is fractured or broken elevate above your heart while laying down. Compression will also reduce swelling.

Question 6

i have shin swelling and pain i'm 5 foot 7, 155 pounds. this is not a result of an injury, it's persisted for a week.

Accepted Answer

Shin : Shin swelling and pain can be caused by "shin splints", which is an overuse problem that can occur in the tibia, or by an infectious process.  With pain and swelling the patient should seek out a medical evaluation to determine the cause of symptoms.

Question 7

i have shin swelling and pain, not injury related increases with walking, i'm 5 foot 7, 155 pounds

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I can not diagnose the cause of your shin pain and swelling.  If you have been doing a lot of exercise, you might have shin splints which can become quite painful when you press over the bone. If the pain is not on the bone, but is instead in the muscular area between the two bones (fibula and tibia) it could be consistent with a compartment syndrome. If you have significant pain  and swelling and it is tender to touch in the meaty area between the bones than i would recommend that this be evaluated (although you haven't brought up anything that would explain a compartment syndrome). If you are tender over the bone itself, i recommend rest for the leg, elevation and consider use of Motrin if you are not allergic to non-steroidal inflammatory medications. If it isn't resolving, get medical evaluation. Take care.

Question 8

what's the cause of pain in the feet and down the shin of legs with swelling?

Accepted Answer

Shin Splints: If you get pain in your shin bone this is mostly the cause, especially if you are a runner/jogger. If this is the case, ease back on your exercise and allow the area to heal. Need to be evaluated for proper shoe gear and possible orthotics by a podiatrist.

Question 9

2 wks ago i injured my shin, then swelling moved to my foot. swelling has gone down, but now i have pain in areas of foot where swelling remains.

Accepted Answer

Slow process: I assume bruising and discoloration occurred &amp; moved along with the swelling.  This is blood in the tissues outside of the vessels which causes swelling and pain.  Until all the old blood released by the injury has been absorbed by the body processes, there will still be some swelling and pain.  Warm/hot soaks followed by cold water/compresses activate the circulation and speed it up. 2+ times/day

Question 10

i had a injury to my knee and shin bone from a fall  and now i have swelling all the way down to my feet and the inner side of my foot is turning blue?

Accepted Answer

SEE A DOCOTER: you had a significant injury since you have swelling and bleeding that cause the discoloration .it is in your foot because of gravity my advise see a doctor same time apply ice on the injured area that might slow down the bleeding and the bruises good luck

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Can feet swelling or feet pain be just from obesity?

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What would cause pain on top of left foot, ankle, calf and tigh when standing up for long time, no swelling, no injury, no redness. i'm obese?

A member asked:

Can obesity lead to swelling in legs and feet al had echo cariagram and stress test came back ok i have severe obstructive sleep apnea if i loose we9?

A member asked:

I am experiencing ankle swelling and foot swelling. the following also describes me: obesity. what should i do? i am on an arb and my bp normal now. i only have slight shortness of breath during exercise or a lot of movement. not at rest.

A member asked:

I have foot after had bang to shin how to reduce swelling?

A member asked:

I have shin swelling and pain i'm 5 foot 7, 155 pounds. this is not a result of an injury, it's persisted for a week.

A member asked:

I have shin swelling and pain, not injury related increases with walking, i'm 5 foot 7, 155 pounds

A member asked:

What's the cause of pain in the feet and down the shin of legs with swelling?

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2 wks ago i injured my shin, then swelling moved to my foot. swelling has gone down, but now i have pain in areas of foot where swelling remains.

A member asked:

I had a injury to my knee and shin bone from a fall and now i have swelling all the way down to my feet and the inner side of my foot is turning blue?

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