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Ankles tight & swollen all the time. water pills don't seem to work. i am overweight (belly fat mostly) 230lbs 5" 4. need answers besides water pills.
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Edema: This can be related to your weight, but also to blood pressure and heart problems, you need to have a good check up by your doctor with a work up to rule out such conditions.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Obvious: Is loose weight but also could be something more serious. Check with gp and possible referral. Elevation above heart and compression socks will help too.
Answered 4/27/2014
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