My girlfriend's feet and ankles have been swollen for about two weeks. The swelling is moving up her legs now. She says its not painful - just uncomfortable. She does have Hep, however....not sure if its A B or C. I believe its C.
Serious answers only please!
2007-03-06 13:01:02 · 10 answers · asked by marincaligirl 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Heart failure, for one. That's what happened to my mother when her heart was failing.
2007-03-06 13:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swelling is commonly found with congestive heart failure (the heart can't pump the blood forward effectively, so it backs up and gravity draws it downwards). Kidney failure is another common cause. If someone has hepatitis, this can cause swelling in the belly (called ascites) or in the legs (called edema). With the liver, it is usually because the liver is not properly producing a protein called albumin. Albumin causes water to stay in blood vessels. When it is low, the vessels leak and the water gets stuck in the tissues. If she has edema from hepatitis, she needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP! Liver failure is fatal if not addressed quickly!
2007-03-06 21:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Firedoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to older individuals, especially those who stand a lot or who ride for long periods in a bus, car or plane.
It can be due to gradual congestive heart failure.
Kidney failure
Obstruction of the veins taking blood from the legs to the heart, possibly from a pelvic tumor.
Certain familial conditions.
2007-03-06 21:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes have the same problem...it comes from over stress my friend is a nurse and massages my feet & legs for me.. starting at the legs then at te feet always working upwards towards the knees this really does help but you have to be conseqentok i hope this has helped you..
2007-03-06 21:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mike S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see a doctor. If she has hepatitis, she could have the beginning of liver or kidney failure which will also cause the leg swelling.
2007-03-06 21:07:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider perpheral edema can be a sign of many things: congestive heart failure, renal failure,.....and I believe liver problems related to hepatitis can be a factor. So...she needs a visit to her healthcare provider before she gets worse.
2007-03-06 21:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to needs see a doctor. Swelling in the extremities can be a sign of many things Better to be safe than sorry.
2007-03-06 21:06:41 · answer #7 · answered by jewels 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congestive heart-failure, acute renal failure are among a few
SHE NEEDS TO INFORM HER MD ASAP, go to the emergency room for any sudden shortness of breathe, or sudden development of a dry cough.
2007-03-06 21:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Denise S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be some of her meds I had some respiratory meds do that too me
2007-03-06 21:17:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard pregnancy could do that... maybe shes pregnant?
2007-03-06 21:07:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋