Question 1

what are the causes of a swelling foot and leg and turning black?

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Mutliple causes: Your symptoms sound like there is something going on in the blood vessels where tissues are not getting enough perfusion. Multiple sources can cause this including hx of smoking, diabetes, vascular diseases.  But turning black is not good sign and warrants urgent attention.  Have your doctor take a look and made need further specialty care.

Question 2

what are the causes of and what is the remedy for swelling feet, ankles, and legs?

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Selling: Many things can cause lower limb edema from medications, high blood pressure, poor circulation just to name a few.  Check with vascular specialist if constant. Elevation and compression hose is a good place to start.

Question 3

what could cause mottled legs/feet along with swelling?

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Several items: Swelling is more common with venous stasis, mottling with congestion, and cold.
Anemia can play a role.

Question 4

what causes swelling of the feet and legs?

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Water and gravity: Our bodies have a large amount of water  needed to keep organs functioning. The vessels that carry the fluids are not perfect and they can leak. Also, our tissues have a certain amount of water to stay moist and pliable.  Gravity works to pull the fluids down towards the feet even in healthy people.  It will worsen as the day progresses.  Treatment is compression socks/elevation. Avoid water pills.

Question 5

what are the causes of swelling frim the legs ancles and feet at night ?

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Swelling Leg Foot: There are many causes of swelling in the legs and feet. We must worry about your venous return or lymph drainage. Best to see a vascular specialist to see why you are having a hard time getting that fluid out of there, when it is typically the night time that we can get the fluid out as we get off our feet. Dr rich blake.

Question 6

what causes extreme swelling of legs and feet?

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If it is both: Sides, it is most likely fluid overload from congestive heart failure or ascites.  If it is one side, it could be deep venous thrombophlebitis.  All of these conditions are serious and potentially life threatening, so go see a doctor now.

Question 7

what are the causes of swelling of the arms, hands, legs, and feet?

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Many possibilities: Some causes of swelling  can include systemic problems such as hypertension, and problems with the kidneys and localized issues such as arthritis, infection, lymphatic obstruction, blood clots, varicose veins, trauma (fracture, sprain, tendonitis) and side effects to medication.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

what could be the cause of my right foot and leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

Foot swelling : Need more information but could be several things but hard to answer

Question 9

i have an ingunial hernia can it cause swelling n my foot an leg?

Accepted Answer

: And inguinal hernia should not cause swelling in your feet or legs. Are you having any discomfort in those lower extremities? You should see your primary care doctor about the swelling and a general surgeon about the inguinal hernia. Good luck.

Question 10

what can cause swelling on your legs and feet with red blots?

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Edema: Venous insufficiency can have those symptoms.

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