I have swollen ankles...pain in the bottom of my feet and ...

Hello,

Swelling of the legs and ankles are associated wtih diseases of the heart, kidneys and liver.

But swelling and pain below the knee is frequently associated with DVT or Deep Venous Thrombosis. This is especially true of older women with a sedentary lifestyle.

A test for a substance called D-dimers in the blood will confirm or rule out DVT.

I think beginning to take animal proteins was a good decision in your part as iron deficiency can cause resteless leg syndrome. But on the otherhand if the swelling of the legs is due to a problem witht the kidneys you will need to restrict protein intake.

Please consult your doctor for a thorough check up and blood tests to identify the cause of the swelling as early as possible as DVT can be dangerous.

I hope this helps.

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Thank you for your response. I live a very active, physical job. I hike dogs approximately 5 miles 5 days a week. DVT doesn't seem to be me. I am wondering if the laxatives could or have caused improper kidney function and the sweeling of the ankles? But there is a rash at my ankles..don't know what that is about. I do know that swelling is a sign of heart or kidney, liver problem. Can my inactive thyroid cause this problem by any chance?

Let me know your opinion.

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