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My son experiences a burning sensation while urinating. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He occasionally complains of burning sensation in urine. Before five months, he complained of burning sensation, and we did a urine test which showed pus cells 2 to 3 and albumin haziness. The doctor said that as fine and just advise to give more fluids. We did two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. The morning puffiness your son experiences could be familial, especially if both you and his father have the same feature, or it might indicate edema. To determine if edema is present, press your finger against the lower part of his leg. If t... Read Full »
Can I get ankle swelling with Renflexis?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 61 years old. I have some weird swelling on my left ankle, and I took photos of it to send to my son. He is worried it is related to a Renflexis infusion I had last week. I have had RA since I was 39. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The edema due to renflexis is an uncommon side effect. If you have leg edema, then it is advisable to investigate as follow. 1. Serum protein estimation to rule out hypoproteinemia. 2. Sgpt (serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase) to exclude liver disease. 3. U... Read Full »
My pregnant daughter has extreme ankle edema. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter was pregnant and had extreme edema. The doctors said it was normal. As it turned out she was sent by ambulance to another hospital as she went into heart failure, her BNP levels were extremely high and the baby had to be induced. She is now back to her original hospital. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide) levels were high, it is probably due to heart failure as you said. For the ankle edema, she needs to be given diuretics (drugs which decrease waterlogging) in the body and fluid restriction should be adhered to. Daily intake shoul... Read Full »
Is my ankle swelling a sign of heart failure?
Query: Hello doctor, Since yesterday, I have been so tired, and I have a swelling in my ankles. It looks like a mild swelling, but I am scared. I have attached pictures of the swelling. Is this starting edema because of heart failure? I had some cardiac enlargement on MRI, but I had normal ejection fract... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen and reviewed the images which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like you have mild edema around your ankle. In the absence of any respiratory symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, or other cardiac symptoms su... Read Full »
Swollen ankles in lower feet with stretchy and tight skin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom has swollen ankles in her lower feet. The skin is stretchy and tight. When you touch it, it is warm. Does she have edema? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, she has a sort of edema. It is fluid retention in the ankles. Take less salt and a low-sodium diet. Please get all the investigations done like heart echo and blood tests, and kidney tests. You may take a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories as well as it m... Read Full »
What causes a swollen ankle to turn dark red?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 77 years old. He is suffering from swollen ankles. His redness on the swollen area has turned into dark red. He is not diabetic. He had a stroke before few years and he has undergone a liver operation due to cancer eight years back. He does not have fever, chills, or dizzi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father is having cellulitis or joint effusion due to hepatic insufficiency. If his limbs are warm, then it shows cellulitis and so it needs immediate treatment. If his limbs are cold in the affected area without fever, then it can be due to eczema or purpura, or ra... Read Full »
I have swollen feet and the swelling is getting worse each day. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swollen feet which are getting worse day by day. My feet feel heavy. I do not eat food with salt and try to drink a lot of water. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. I have a few questions. 1. Have you done any recent blood tests like KFT (kidney function tests), or LFT (liver function tests)? 2. Are you taking any medication for heart disease? 3. Have you done a two-dimens... Read Full »
Kindly give your opinion on my MRI ankle reports.
Query: Hello doctor, Almost two months back, I twisted my ankle around ninety degrees inward. It caused my ankle to pop very loudly and I had to limp for several minutes. It instantly began to swell and within 10 minutes it was three times the normal size. Within three days, the swelling spread, and my en... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your injury and pain are not getting better, then I think there is a cartilage injury of the ankle joint. If you can upload your MRI images and the report, then I feel I can pick up the cartilage lesion or any other abnormality and suggest appropriate treatment ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Currently, I am 32 years old and I am extremely overweight. I sit in front of my computer for long hours due to my job and I eat unhealthy foods. Eight months back, I took a four-hour flight and I started to have swelling on my feet, ankles, and legs. I got better after going home for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The swelling in your feet, ankles, and legs that occurred after flights may be related to a condition called edema. Prolonged sitting during the flight can contribute to poor blood circulation in the legs, leading to fl... Read Full »
What are the causes of swollen ankles and legs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having extreme swelling from under the breast to the belly. My legs and feet are also very swollen and painful. I have gained 40 pounds in two years with no change in diet or activity. My lower legs and ankles were swollen about a year ago. I went through all the horrible heart test... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling of the feet and ankles, known as pedal edema, occurs due to fluid accumulation in the tissues. There are various potential causes of edema, one of which is congestive cardiac failure or right heart disease. If it progresses, the edema may also appear in the ab... Read Full »