“Retention of fluid to feet and lower legs?”
Why or what is causing my feet and lower legs to swell up and retain fluid and burn?
Male | 68 years old
Complaint duration: 3 days
Medications: Blood Pressure Meds
Conditions: good
8 Answers
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There are several possibilities. Venus insufficiency is the most common. In this disease, the veins do not carry the blood back the way that they should. It is treated with compression socks or venous pumps. Your blood pressure medication can also cause swelling in your legs. You should ask your doctor about this possibility
There are many reasons why your feet and legs would swell and burn. If the swelling is in both feet and lags it is more likely the problem is coming from the body higher up and gravity is bringing the fluid to the feet. Therefore, you need to see your health professionals to check heart and lungs as well as the circulation of your legs. Blood tests may be. Necessary to determine if liver or kidneys or other internal organs. Other diagnostic tests can identify infection, arthritis or other medical conditions that could present itself with these symptoms. In any event, if there isn’t a history of trauma or an open wound the problem is less likely to be a foot and ankle primary problem.
Jan David Tepper, DPM, FACFAS
Jan David Tepper, DPM, FACFAS
The swelling of the lower extremities can have several causes. One may be related to a need for adjustment of the blood pressure medication. I recommend you discuss with your Primary Care Physician if this is a possible contributing factor and if not, what the next step might be
Retention of fluid is usually related to a condition called Venous Insufficiency. But it can also be an indication of a cardiac issue called CHF (Congestive Heart Failure). You should see a Cardiologist and a Podiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment of this problem. The burning may or may not be related to this condition, so that is something else you should ask your specialists to investigate.
This type of swelling can be venous insufficiency, kidney failure or heart problems. Should be evaluated.
GCB
GCB
Hello,
It is likely a collection of fluid from the blood vessels. I would suggest a non-invasive vascular ultrasound of the legs.
Dr. Patel
It is likely a collection of fluid from the blood vessels. I would suggest a non-invasive vascular ultrasound of the legs.
Dr. Patel
See your PCP for fluid management. Avoid salt and salty foods
