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My ankles are consistently puffy(swollen), my primary care doctor told me to drink a lot of water. i'm drinking 80 to 100 ounces a day. the more i drink the more my ankles swell?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Cut it down : Drink less for now, go back to your doctor or seek a second opinion, you may have a problem with your heart or kidneys, or another problem, you need to be evaluated , good luck

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2019

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A member asked:

My ankles are consistently puffy(swollen), my primary care doctor told me to drink a lot of water. i'm drinking 80 to 100 ounces a day. the more i drink the more my ankles swell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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