2007-03-09 10:10:03 · 16 answers · asked by aljohn316 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Congestive Heart Failure, tell him to put his feet up. This will make it easier for the heart to pump, and reduce vascular insufficiency. And get to the doctor, or take him to the ER.
2007-03-09 10:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Queen-o-the-Damned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poor circulation likely has a part in the problem, he also could be suffering from Diabetes. Gout also causes swelling, and severe pain, generally around the big toe. Arthritis in it's Rhematic form. Have you not contacted a doctor about this? I suggest you do, whatever the reason, something is surely wrong.
2007-03-09 18:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be High Blood Pressure
Vit B-12 anemia
Heart disease
Depression
Anxiety
Kidney Disease
Alcoholism
Multiple sclerosis
Hardneing of the arteries
Only a Dr can test him for sure
2007-03-09 18:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be diabetes... or with poor circulation there is a good chance it could be Raynard's Disease. I have had Raynard's since the age of 8, now 22 and my hands, feet and lips often get very cold and blue even in the summer. The doctor could prescribe heart medication that will help the flow of his blood and make the swelling go down. It is called "clubbing" when swelling is associated with Raynard's.
2007-03-09 18:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by imissrascal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds as though he has venous stasis. That means the blood is not pumped back up to the heart because the veins cannot do their job. He is at high risk for venous stasis ulcers, which means sores that he gets on his lower legs will not heal well.
He may also be in congestive heart failure, which means his heart cannot pump strong enough to push the blood through; therefore the blood and fluid backs up into the rest of his body.
He needs a chest x-ray, dopler pulse checks, and other lab work. He could need diuretics (water pills) and heart medication. He needs to see his doctor asap.
2007-03-09 18:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he a diabetic? Does he suffer from Congestive Heart Failure?
Or does he havew renal disease? THese questions pertain to the problem with edema of the legs and feet. One helpful measure is for him to sit with his feet up...like in a recliner chair. Some people will have foot/leg edema from what is called dependent edema...meaning with his legs hanging down to the floor and he is in a sitting position, the circulation is cut off because his groin is cutting down on the blood flow to his lower extremities. I hope this somewhat answers your question. If he is not in the care of a physcian, he needs to be.
2007-03-09 18:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he a diabetic?? Sounds typical.. bad circulation and problems with the extremities... He should see a doctor.
2007-03-09 18:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by chanteuse87 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes perhaps!? Check out the American Diabetic Association website for more information and his best bet is to visit a doctor! :-)
2007-03-09 18:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by wondering in michigan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to take him to the doctor friend.
Usually swelling of the extremities like the legs could mean congestive heart failure or high cholesterol.
Health to you!!
2007-03-09 18:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by Derek B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like odema,this is fluid which can be dangerous if its not controlled,is he on any water tablets frusmeid are good he needs these so that he goes to tiolet more often then that way the fluid will not build up so much take care
2007-03-09 18:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by boops 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋