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I have ankle edema on both feet, it itches and hurts a little, is anything i can do to get rid of it, i can't excersise or move much being morbidly obese?
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Given your diagnosis and age you could be experiencing the beginnings of continue and ongoing swelling of extremities. Elevate legs, move ankle up and down while sitting. Support hose a must. Get a head start on this. Long term edema of your legs is not good. I encourage some type of activity. If you do not use it you will loose it!!! Seek medical help. The difficult part is starting
Answered 6/16/2023
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