A 36-year-old male asked:
I have pitting edema and a bad achy pain with bad spasms and charlie horses in my right foot and ankle. it hurts so bad that it's giving me panic attacks. what should i do?
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Dr. Ipe Kalathooranswered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Edema: Ankle swelling in just one leg of nuance it should be worked up. There could be many causes like blood clots any obstruction inside abdomen. See a doctor.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
See your Dr right: Away right away for a thorough exam. Your symptoms may suggest kidney problems, sprained ankle, cellulitis/ soft tissue inflammation or infection, leg clot etc. Hope u feel better soon!
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Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Edema and pain foot: You need medical attention to find the cause of the edema and pain. You may have a problem with your circulation or even clots in your vessels.
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