“Feet swelling?”
I have a concern regarding podiatry issues. I have been having my feet swelling a bit the past few days and am not sure what to do, it's not uncomfortable or painful, just worrying because of how sudden it is. My family history includes high blood pressure and heart disease and I am overweight, I am not sure what to do to make them stop swelling because I don't eat salty foods, I move around a lot on my feet and they still keep swelling.
Male | 22 years old
Complaint duration: About 4 days
Medications: None
16 Answers
Here are some initial recommendations:
Schedule a Consultation: To understand the specific cause of your feet swelling, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our podiatrist. A thorough examination will be conducted to assess your foot health, and we may collaborate with other healthcare professionals if necessary.
Assessment of Circulation: Given your family history, it's crucial to evaluate circulation in your lower extremities. Our team can assess blood flow and vascular health to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your condition.
To schedule your consultation, please call us at (917) 821-0862 or visit our website at [https://joseloorpodiatry.com/]. We are committed to providing thorough and compassionate care to address your specific concerns.
Schedule a Consultation: To understand the specific cause of your feet swelling, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our podiatrist. A thorough examination will be conducted to assess your foot health, and we may collaborate with other healthcare professionals if necessary.
Assessment of Circulation: Given your family history, it's crucial to evaluate circulation in your lower extremities. Our team can assess blood flow and vascular health to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your condition.
To schedule your consultation, please call us at (917) 821-0862 or visit our website at [https://joseloorpodiatry.com/]. We are committed to providing thorough and compassionate care to address your specific concerns.
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Consult with a cardiologist. You need an echocardiogram to rule out heart failure. There are a few things that can cause foot swelling.
I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) and your primary care physician for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment options
You are very young, so Venous Insufficiency/Fluid retention (speaking of salty foods, etc) is not the likely cause of your swelling. You could be developing a cardiac condition or hypertension, and that should be evaluated by a Cardiologist. Your weight most definitely could contribute. If the problem persists, you should be seen by a specialist.
It’s only been 4 days so I wouldn’t be too concerned. If it continues I would suggest wearing compression socks, you can buy them online at Amazon, this will keep the swelling down. The only thing that concerns me is your age, it’s not real common for people your age to have swollen feet so if it doesn’t resolve I would see a podiatrist.
The most common cause of swelling in the lower legs is venus insufficiency which is a problem with the valves in the veins. However early congestive heart failure can also cause his problem and several other diseases. You need to have your feet and legs checked by a podiatrist. Some of these problems are potentially life-threatening and can increase the risk of a clot or DVT in your leg.
Dr. Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
Dr. Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
Start with your primary doctor for a complete workup.
Seek the advice of a vascular surgeon to rule out venous insufficiency or lymphedema. Your internist can address any hypertension and obesity issues.
Certainly with your past medical history, it would be worth a visit to your primary care. It can be a heart or kidney problem. If you stand all day, the valves in your veins may not be working. There are tests your primary care can order to find the cause of the swelling. Without those results, you can't effectively treat it.
There are so many reasons that feet swell. A general concept is that both feet swelling is better than one and it's better to have your feet and ankles have less swelling in the AM than in the evening. But there are so many systems that can be involved in the swelling of feet and ankles so start with your primary dr. This is the best way to find the cause.
Do you have to stand on your feet or sit for a long time? If so compression socks may be the answer, you also want to limit your sodium intake. If problem persists you may need to have a venous ultrasound performed.
Should see your primary doctor, it could be metabolic
You should consult with your local family doctor or cardiologist.
Wear support stockings and have your heart checked and get blood work.
Recommend that you have circulation test done. this is usually offered at the vascular doctor and some podiatry offices. It is called a ABI/PVR test and doppler.
