A member asked:

83 yr female. no history heart disease. kidneys good. daily edema one ankle only. arthritis and fibromyalgia. now other ankle swelling, butnot feet.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Edema: It sound like fluid retention (edema). This can have many causes and you need to have your doctor or cardiologist evaluate the possible causes.

Answered 6/20/2013

5.1k views

Thank

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Possible venous insu: Possible venous insufficiency, but blood clots need to be considered.

Answered 6/20/2013

5.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

83 yr female. no history heart disease. kidneys good. daily edema one ankle only. arthritis and fibromyalgia. now other ankle swelling, butnot feet.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi, I had a heart surgery in June 2018 and it was a bypass, cardiologists took out an artery from my thigh and put it on my heart and now my whole leg and foot is swelling, pitting and very painful. What should I do to get better?

A member asked:

My left foot has been swollen for 4 days. What can I do to reduce the swelling? I am a 40 year female who is overweight and am inactive. I stood on my feet the last several days cooking. I have a heart condition too.

A member asked:

Does swollen left foot guarantee something like heart failure, liver, or kidney failure? I've done nothing to injure it, and haven't had it swell until today. Right foot is unswollen. I do sit in one position a lot?

A member asked:

Hubby has swelling all over body arms/legs/ankles. Went to ER. Heart/kidneys/lungs all fine. No answer. Gave anti inflammatory and sent home. Benadryl helps but he can't stop it. Must take every 6 hr. Primary had no answer. Out of town 4 work. Help. ?

A member asked:

Would a heart that is failing or wearing out generally show though swelling in feet and ankles?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Bad swelling in both Feet/Ankles pitting very bad. Heart, kidney, liver are fine. what Dr should I see about this? What other problems could this be

If heart and kidney function test r clear, but I have swelling all over, feet ankles , mostly hands also. What could b the problem?

83 yr female. One swollen ankle, burning pain in back of heel and ankle. Kidneys, heart, BP good. Nearly everyday pitting edema in only one. Cause?

How does congestive heart failure cause edema (foot swelling)?

I was in a truck accident septic 2018 my husband passed away from the heart attack I injured my back my hip and my knee now I can feel my right foot. getting up is very pain full and my hip is swelling on my back side?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?