my ankles keep swelling up really badly and i have a pain through my left calf. I had analysis done and they said my potassium is low and put me on diuretics but i am still exhausted all the time and feel rough - any ideas ?
2006-07-31 22:06:32 · 9 answers · asked by strawberry 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You could take supplementary potassium but you should do that under doctor's supervision. It is safe, however, to increase your potassium intake through diet.
The best dietary sources of potassium are fresh unprocessed foods, including meats, fish, vegetables (especially potatoes), fruits (especially avocados, dried apricots, and bananas), citrus juices (such as orange juice), dairy products, and whole grains. Most potassium needs can be met by eating a varied diet with adequate intake of milk, meats, cereals, vegetables, and fruits.
I have also recently suffered from swollen ankles and feet. The answer (in my case) was to spend less time sitting at the computer and to walk more. Also, paradoxically, to drink much more water than I was doing.
If the pain in your calf feels like a muscular pain (like a cramp) then you may not have enough salts in your diet. If it is different from that see the doctor straight away (see him anyway to check on the kind of pain), since it could be a thrombosis.
2006-07-31 22:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be gout. watch what you are eating and then watch when you ankle is the worst. Certain types of food trigger off gout. Fizzy juice. tomatoes, alcohol, bread. keep a record and that may answer your question.
2006-07-31 22:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know two people whose ankles have swelled up in this heat and they're both fairly healthy,but I'd go and see your doctor again to reasure you.
2006-07-31 22:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sara B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water retention put a frozen peas packet in a towel the but on ankles and see Dr
2006-08-01 03:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go to the doctor...... You should always be safe then sorry. You never know what the smallest thing could turn out to be. Good luck.
2006-07-31 22:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by xxmisguidedrosexx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to the doc and tell him/her that you are still unwell...it may have gotten worse or you may be having a reaction to the meds! Good luck
2006-07-31 22:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by willows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be water rentention. go to the doctors!! could be serious if its ongoing. :) x
2006-07-31 22:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
snap i have been told by my doctor that it is called by stress
2006-08-03 00:35:02 · answer #8 · answered by sallythomasyouranswerdoctor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO YOUR GP IMMEDIATELY
2006-07-31 22:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by xXMichelleXx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋