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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.
Answered 8/2/2020
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Venous insufficiency: The most common cause is non-functioning valves in the leg veins. This allows back flow of blood and body fluids seeping into the tissues. There are other causes involving the heart, kidneys, liver. Get checked out by your internist. The remedy is compression stockings, elevation of the legs, surgical intervention by a vascular specialist, diet modification.
Answered 11/9/2020
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Edema: Swelling to the feet and ankles is common as we get older. It can be a vascular insufficiency, kidney or blood pressure issue. If you have been given a diuretic by your doctor - take it on schedule! You can try to wear support hose and elevate your fee when out of bed. If this does not relieve your issue see your doctor. Do not ignore this.
Answered 7/9/2018
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