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Swelling Of The Feet

Swelling in the feet can be due to edema (pitting or non-pitting), foot injury, obesity, pregnancy, ill-fitting shoes, certain medication side effect, alcoholism, lymphedema (elephantiasis or filariasis), kidney and liver disease, heart disease, and infections. Although most of the foot swelling of local cause resolve on their own, long-standing swelling should be of concern and should seek medical attention if accompanied with severe ulceration, chest pain, or shortness of breath.

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Is the leg lesion that developed after tight tying concerning?

Query: Hi doctor, My ankles were tied extremely tight for a period of 5 to 7 days when I was in a coma due to my preexisting PTSD flaring up while gaining consciousness but not lucidity, and not understanding where I was or why I was tied up (they had security with me 24/7). This happened again 3 years lat...  Read Full »


Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I understand your concern. I saw the image of your feet (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and the visible swelling, dark crusted wounds, and scattered e...  Read Full »

I am an 80-year-old with painful foot swelling. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am an 80-year-old male, with a swollen foot for four days, really painful and hot on palpation, erythematous. No systemic high temperature, normal blood pressure, normal d dimer, and high CRP laboratory tests. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It is possible that you could be experiencing a condition called cellulitis. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and underlying tissues, often resulting in redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. The hi...  Read Full »

I have a wound that is not healing. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I am suffering from a wound placed on the opposite side of ankle. I am unable to walk with the pain. I have been suffering with this for the last three months. I previously used Povidone Iodine microbicidal sprinkling powder and Zenflox 200. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Tim Evans

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. You have what looks like a dry necrotic ulcer affecting the lateral malleolus of your ankle (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suspect this is likely to be due to venous insufficiency and given its distribution. 2. This is where the valves, whi...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing pain in my right foot, particularly under the big toe, since yesterday. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female, who have been experiencing discomfort in my right foot since last night. The area is swollen, and any attempt to move triggers the pain. I have a sensation of being pulled beneath my big toe. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Swelling and foot pain could stem from an injury, such as a sprain or strain. Another possibility could be a condition known as plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of the tissue linking the heel bone to the toe...  Read Full »

My sister had foot injury seven years ago, still climbing stairs and walking on uneven surfaces causes her foot swell. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My sister had a foot injury seven years ago. She had a hairline fracture in the upper part of her foot near her ankle. She recovered within six months. Now after seven years, she got an injury on the same foot. There was a hole in the floor and her foot twisted badly and as a result, go...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It seems to be an injury to the ligaments or the subtalar joint. You need to do an x-ray, as below. I suggest applying air cast ankle stirrup orthosis (You can wear shoes over it too). Apply ice thrice daily for 10 days, ...  Read Full »

My father has weakness and swelling due to amyloidosis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is undergoing treatment for amyloidosis and has taken 12 doses of Bortezomib, Dexamethasone, and Cyclophosphamide. His weaknesses are increasing gradually, and have swellings in his legs and other places. How do we tackle the issue of weaknesses and swellings? Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked all the attached documents (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The treatment he receives is suitable. Most probably, the swelling he suffers is due to extra fluid in his body. To identify the cause: Please provide me with the liver ...  Read Full »

I had a cut on my foot, and it gradually became big and swollen with unbearable pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cut on my foot from sand or something, but then it gradually became big and swollen too hard. It has been causing unbearable pain since last night. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), they appear as eczema or footwear contact dermatitis, which got infected. They are skin inflammation and thickening on areas with direct contact with...  Read Full »

A stool fell on my foot six days ago, causing bruises and swelling, which has not subsided yet. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I had a bar stool fall on my foot six days ago. I initially had pain, bruising where my foot and toes meet and swelling on the top of my foot. Today I still have swelling on the top of my foot, bruising where the toes and top of the foot meet, and now I also have bruising on the side of my...  Read Full »


Dr. Anuj Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see in the pictures (attachments removed for patient's identity protection), there is swelling and bruising on the outer part of the foot. It has been six days now. So this is unusual to have bruising and swelling if there is no fracture. So most likely, I feel...  Read Full »

Will there be pain in the legs 20 days after a minor sprain due to leg injury?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male, who presents with a Lisfranc injury. I had a leg injury 20 days back. I was told it was a minor sprain, and I tried to walk on my foot, but it is paining a lot. I am currently using non-weight-bearing boots, and would not be able to see my surgeon for another ...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned an injury to your foot around 20 days back, which has been managed conservatively till now. Having read your description, it appears that there has been a capsular injury at the tarsometatarsal joints, especially, the fourth and fifth joints ...  Read Full »

Why do I get swelling on face, feet, and legs post by-pass surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, I have by-pass surgery done. I am having respiratory problems and broncho asthma. I have swelling of body parts like face, feet, and legs.  Read Full »


Dr. Amit Jauhari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your respiratory issue could be due to chest infection. Kindly answer the following questions for a better understanding of your health issue. What is your blood pressure (BP) status? Is there any cough and sputum or fever? Do you feel breathless on walking or even while...  Read Full »

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