Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

diabetics with swollen ankles - help!!!~
Sent to Health Experts September 05 04:52 PM

hello,
i am a diabetic (pills/metformin 500mg 2x day) and my ankles are swollen, my actual feet are fine (no swelling) only around the ankle bones are swollen..can you recommend anything?? epsom salt soak, witch hazel rub, etc?? they are not as swollen now as they were 3days ago.

 

Optional Information:
Male , Age: 53

Already Tried:
rubbed with witch hazel and elevation

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $8
Answer
September 5 5:03 PM (10 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Standing , sitting or walking long time can cause the swelling of the ankles due to gravity pressure. Elevating the legs , cutting salt intake should make it to go away.If it persists you need to see a kidney specialist to find out if your kidney has been damaged by the diabetes and leaking protein to the urine. Decreased protein level in the blood can make the ankles swell . For more information please click the links just below:

http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/oedema.html

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtPrint/EM/9339/9883.html?hide=t&k=basePrint

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. For a positive feedback rating please click here . To give a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2816 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Reply
September 5 5:08 PM (5 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: this does not answer my question in reference to being a diabeticc....if yo have no further answer, please refund my $8.00..i would certainly appreciate it....please refund
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
September 5 5:14 PM (5 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
i am not satisfied with this answer...please refund
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 5 5:22 PM (8 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

You can use support stockings to prevent swelling. Another thing you can do to have your doctor to prescribe to you a small dose of diuretic or water pill. If you have any other particular question please let me know i will answer them for you.

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. For a positive feedback rating please click here . To give a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2816 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Reply
September 5 5:53 PM (31 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: not an answer that can assist me...please refund
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 5 6:22 PM (28 minutes and 13 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Hi,

Another way to bring the swelling down is to exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart.

You may find some more information in the link below :

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003104.htm

If all this information can not assist you can check with www.justanswer.com . I have no control on refunds.

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. For a positive feedback rating please click here . To give a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2816 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Reply
September 6 12:37 PM (18 hours and 15 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: still not an answer to my particular ????
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 6 12:46 PM (9 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Hi,

I can not recommend anything like epsom salt soak, witch hazel rub or anything in that nature for the swelling of the ankles. They are not inicated in the medical books for this purpose.

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. For a positive feedback rating please click here . A bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2816 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Reply
September 6 1:00 PM (13 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: still not satisfying answers as it relates to diabetics !!!! i have requested a refund...please do so!!!

thanks for your concern but i am not satisfied with the answers and would like a refund.

thanks again
ava scott
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 6 1:10 PM (10 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
V. Yetimyan M.D. -- Doctor -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2816 Health Accepts
Physician for 20 years with experience in hospital patient care.
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Online Health Advice