Question 1

why are my feet swollen and itchy?

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See details: There are several possible causes. You should have a doctor evaluate the issue and then you will know.

Question 2

i had my baby a week and my feet are still severely swollen and itchy. how long does it take for the swelling to go down?

Accepted Answer

Edema: Congratulations on your your new arrival!  Lower extremity swelling should improve in a few weeks.  Keeping the legs elevated as much as possible and staying well hydrated should help symptoms improve faster.  Notify your OB for persistent swelling beyond this.

Question 3

when i take melatonin to help me sleep the bottom of my feet get red unbearably itchy appear swollen. but only after taking afew nights in a row. why?

Accepted Answer

Maybe allergic: Make sure the melatonin you are taking was synthesized in a laboratory, vs being animal derived.  Melatonin from animal sources may include contaminants that you might react to.  Also, talk to your doctor about this as there can be interactions with medications you may be taking.  Also make sure you are taking the proper dose.

Question 4

i have red itchy what i think is spider bites on my feet? over the last 3 days they are become more itchy, painful, red, swollen, blistered, have clear liquid coming out and not some look almost flat and purple. please help identify these. thank you!

Accepted Answer

Infection possible: This is something to be evaluated in person.  See your podiatrist or dermatologist for help.  The fact that they are draining raises the possibility of infection

Question 5

out of nowhere my toes started peeling. they are not itchy. just really dry. i recently had a baby and my feet were pretty swollen for 3-4 weeks.

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See a Podiatrist: Unusual for swelling to result in peeling toes, you may have a  fungal infection even though it does not itch.

Question 6

both of my feet and ankles are very swollen and painful ! also  my hands are swlen and itchy! i elevate my legs and the swelling does go down a little?

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There are many: Causes of swelling hence it is in your best interest to see your primary care doctor.

Question 7

i have itchy red swollen hands and feet. my feet are so  bad i cannot walk my toes look like sausages my fingers are the same?

Accepted Answer

R/O RAYNAUDS: Raynauds is vasospasm of blood vessels. It is usually symptomatic in hands and feet. It can be PRIMARY OR SECONDARY &amp; ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOIMMUNE/COLLAGEN VASCULAR DISEASE. You need a full exam and lab TESTS. It can respond to ASPRIN/TRENTAL/CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

Question 8

i've been taking atorvastatin for a few months now and i'm now having episodes of my feet and just below my elbow getting itchy then swelling and warm. recently my lip and cheek got swollen. could this be a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Drug allergy?: These symptoms could be an allergic reaction, possibly atorvastatin, or due to a different drug, if you're taking others; or allergy to something in your environment. Contact your doctor for advice.

Question 9

the bottoms of my feet hurt so bad after taking dead skin off them. in between my toes was really itchy. i have swollen legs and my legs are hurting me so badly pain scale 10. i've had the swelling since november. it's worse tonight deep achy?

Accepted Answer

: You may have Athlete's foot which can cause redness, flakiness, peeling, or cracking of the skin on the feet. It sometimes has an itch, sting, or burn, or simply feel uncomfortable. It is located on the soles of the feet, the areas between the toes, and sometimes the toenails. You need to use an antifungal product such as clotrimazole. The swollen legs that hurt are aothe problem.

Question 10

my feet get so itchy an my toes swell up why?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: The most likely explanation is a fungal infection.  Keep them dry; use over the counter fungicides and see if that works.  If persistent, see your podiatrist for further diagnosis and treatment.

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I had my baby a week and my feet are still severely swollen and itchy. how long does it take for the swelling to go down?

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When i take melatonin to help me sleep the bottom of my feet get red unbearably itchy appear swollen. but only after taking afew nights in a row. why?

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I have red itchy what i think is spider bites on my feet? over the last 3 days they are become more itchy, painful, red, swollen, blistered, have clear liquid coming out and not some look almost flat and purple. please help identify these. thank you!

A member asked:

Out of nowhere my toes started peeling. they are not itchy. just really dry. i recently had a baby and my feet were pretty swollen for 3-4 weeks.

A member asked:

Both of my feet and ankles are very swollen and painful ! also my hands are swlen and itchy! i elevate my legs and the swelling does go down a little?

A member asked:

I have itchy red swollen hands and feet. my feet are so bad i cannot walk my toes look like sausages my fingers are the same?

A member asked:

I've been taking atorvastatin for a few months now and i'm now having episodes of my feet and just below my elbow getting itchy then swelling and warm. recently my lip and cheek got swollen. could this be a side effect?

A member asked:

The bottoms of my feet hurt so bad after taking dead skin off them. in between my toes was really itchy. i have swollen legs and my legs are hurting me so badly pain scale 10. i've had the swelling since november. it's worse tonight deep achy?

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My feet get so itchy an my toes swell up why?

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