Question 1

i have swelling of legs when its hot, is there anything i can do to help me?

Accepted Answer

Edema management: Stay hydrated

stay cool

stay out of the heat

elevate legs above level of heart while resting

lower sodium intake

wear therapeutic compression hosiery.

Question 2

what can cause swelling of legs and ankles?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are a number of things that can cause swelling in the foot and leg. This is a very nonspecific symptom.  I recommend that someone with swelling should be seen by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon for a definitive diagnosis.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 3

swelling of legs and ankles. first noticed on transatlantic flight?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Swelling in the legs can occur with any flight.  However, the biggest concern is the development of a blood clot in the legs.

Question 4

what causes extreme swelling of legs and feet?

Accepted Answer

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 5

i have swelling of legs & feet. what are these symptoms might be associated with?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure; pvd: If both legs areswollen, think heart failure. If one side, rule iu deep venous thrombosis. If swelling gets worse throughout the day, think peripheral vascular disease.

Question 6

i am on progesterone. what can i take for the swelling of legs and face?

Accepted Answer

Sprinolactone: Swelling is rare with Progesterone so you should see your doctor to evaluate other causes. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that we use for edema.

Question 7

how long does swelling of legs or abdomen associated with eclampsia last?

Accepted Answer

IF U HAD ECLAMPSIA: U should still be followed very closely by your doctor who took care of u because as u know now adays pre-eclampsia should not become eclampsia if u were having regular OB care, so if u are worried about swelling u need to call your doc right now to make sure everything is ok and that your blood pressure is not still elevated or going up again or go back to the hos where u delivered for evaulation.

Question 8

how long does swelling of legs or abdomen associated with hellp syndrome last?

Accepted Answer

See below: Actually hellp and preeclampsia really are not associated with swelling - this is still in the old text books, but we do not use swelling as an indication for for hellp or preeclampsia.

Question 9

anyone had bad swelling of legs and feet on  long flight? do compression garments help?

Accepted Answer

Edema management: Always important to wear therapeutic compression hosiery on longer flights. Also important to get up and walk about and stretch when the pilot has noted that it is safe to do so...

Important to prevent leg edema and possibly deep vein clots in your legs...

Question 10

how long does swelling of legs or abdomen associated with pregnancy last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some patient  will have  edema   through delivery and  for  a few weeks after  birth.  Others  who  have  mild  edema   will  find  that  in  the evening  with elevation of  feet   the swelling goes  down.  If  you are pregnant  and  have  swelling  inform  your  md  as it  may also be  seen  with  high blood pressure.

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