2006-12-12 02:40:08 · 11 answers · asked by mary n 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is usually some swelling when arthritis flairs up. However - If this swelling continues up the leg toward the knee, I would call the doctor. Can you gently push on the top of the bottom of her leg? Does it leave a "dent"? If so, this is called pitting edima. If the swelling is going up the leg, you must call the Dr. This could be a sign of congestive heart failure. Good Luck
2006-12-12 02:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by MommaSchmitt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Edema (swelling) around the ankles is usually a sign of poor circulation and/or heart disease. She obviously has fluid build up and need to be put on a diaretic such a Lasix to help get rid of the fluid. She really needs to see her doctor.
2006-12-12 02:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by nuttin'fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a blocked artery if she has any leg pain. Another cause of ankle swelling might be adema or poor lymphatic drainage. I don't think that arthritis is the problem. My Grandmother has it bad but her ankles got swollen because of poor lymphatics.
2006-12-12 02:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by jen19801976 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most likely it is water. The heart is not functioning properly to get rid of the water. The old gal needs to see the doctor.
2006-12-12 02:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Teesip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be, but could be one of many other things, she should see a doctor. Could be poor Blood circulation of which may have originated from one out of a million and one malfuctions.
2006-12-12 02:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by Eccentric_fly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the doctor. She is having heart problems almost certainly. If you called the doctor, I am sure he would have her come in immediately...
2006-12-12 02:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sereny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor ciculation or signs of heart problems like congestive heart failure she needs to be checked by her doctor
2006-12-12 02:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by Georgia Peach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering her age, it is highly possible that it is a sign of congestive heart failure. Encourage her to make a dr. appt. today.
2006-12-12 02:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by cindybd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a sign of poor circulation, and should be checked.
2006-12-12 02:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look up c.o.p.d its edema
2006-12-12 02:45:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋