I just moved to Franklin, Tennessee from Indiana two weeks ago. Just started a new job this week and yesterday, out of the blue, my ankles and feet start swelling. I am thirsty but not to the point where I HAVE to have a drink. I haven't been going to the bathroom more at night. THe swelling starts in the early afternoon and then by the time I leave work they are pretty swollen. I have been stressed lately. I am a single Mom and want to make sure this isn't serious.
2006-07-28 15:11:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I am in I.T. so some days I am on my feet and some days I am not. The past two days that my feet started to swell, I was at my desk. I drink well over 64 oz. of water per day. Could this be stress related?
2006-07-28 15:23:33 · update #1
Get a check-up, it could be a number of things depending on your age. Also, if this job is having standing longer than previous jobs, then that's a factor. Finally, even if your are not thirsty, water retention could be an issue. You should be drinking at least eight glasses of water (not soda, not juice) per day. As you get older, you kind of have to pay attention to that (I know, trust me).
2006-07-28 15:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by morrigansylvan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudden Swelling Of Feet
2016-09-28 21:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's not stress related, it's a circulation problem with lymph or veins, or possibly diabetes, heart, etc. You need a check up to be sure what is causing it. You should have blood work done, if that shows nothing like diabetes, organ problems, then a heart evalution, possibly veinogram to check veins, and all that ruled out you could have lymphedema. Is TN warmer than IL? heat and humidity wreck havoc on lymphedema and vein problems. Does the swelling go down at night then return the next day? Do swollen ankles run in the family history? You definitely need to see a dr. If you do wind up with lymphedema, diuretics are not recommended, you would need treatment with a lymphedema therapist. Until you get a doctor, limit salt intake, continue with the water, make sure you don't stand or sit in 1 spot for more than 30 minutes without getting up and moving around. When sitting, jiggle your legs as if you were bouncing a baby on your knee. When standing, lift your feet one at a time obviously off the floor and rotate your ankles in a circulator motion.
Let me know how you make out. If it's lymphedema, I run a support group online and can help you more.
2006-07-28 15:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I just moved to Franklin, Tennessee from Indiana two weeks ago. Just started a new job this week and yesterday, out of the blue, my ankles and feet start swelling. I am thirsty but not to the point where I HAVE to have a drink. I haven't been going to the bathroom more at night. THe...
2015-08-18 12:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a doctor. My wife had that problem (on top of a LOT of other problems). Turned out it was from poor liver function.
She has serious stomach problems and was malnourished. Without protein, your cells will not retain water. The water leaches into your tissues and gravity makes it go to your feet.
She is now on a feeding tube (by-passing her stomach), and her nutrition is much better. She no longer gets swollen feet.
Before they figured out what was wrong, she wore those 'old lady' stockings (sold at pharmacies) to force the water back up her legs. This is really a Band Aid solution, though.
The last time that she was hospitalized (last July) they couldn't do surgery on her stomach b/c her liver had swolen to the size of a pumpkin and was in the way.
I don't mean to scare you. As I said, my wife has a lot of other problems. If you are under stress and not eating properly, you could be affecting the normal functions of your body. Thirst is another indicator that your fluids are not be absorbed normally. What you drink ends up in your feet, not your cells.
Doctors can do simple urine tests to determine what functions are abnormal. Things like this are just the symptoms of larger, more obscure problems. Go see one.
2006-07-28 15:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself a few questions...are you on your feet all day? Are your shoes too tight? Do you have diabetes?
Do you smoke? Any breathing problems or heart trouble?
I know that swelling feet and ankles "can" be a sign of congestive heart failure, but if you have other symptoms, I'd not worry too much about that.
If you do have a history of lung or heart problems you should see a dr. ASAP.
I wish you the best.
2006-07-28 15:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.
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2016-05-21 13:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably many reason for feet and ankles to swell but heart disease is one of them. I strongly suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. He'll probably tell you it's nothing but if it's something serious you'll want to start treatment right away.
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2006-07-28 15:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Doctor. Thats #1.
If your new job is a "Sitting" one ,try
sitting in different positions. Move around a bit
and walk some. Go to the Bathroom even if you don't need to. Drink some water too.
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