He is 45 years old ,weighs 250 pounds andis 6 feet 2 inches tall. He is not very active.and is mostly on the computer because of his job.A week ago his ankles really swelled up,and still look very pudgy. He has tried elevating them but it hasn'nt really helped. Is it normal or something serious?
2007-12-07 23:50:07 · 8 answers · asked by Ann 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Could be a circulation problem resulting in edema (settling of fluid in lower extremities). It could be a sign of a more serious problem. Head to a doctor as soon as possible, not necessarily the emergency room, but as soon as you can next week.
2007-12-08 00:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he can press his thumb into the swelled place and it leaves a huge dent, it's edema. Which can be caused by a number of things, so he should probably be checked out, because as someone else said, it can be a sign. It can be blood pressure related (and even in pregnant women, excessive swelling of the ankles is a real problem).
I have had problems with swelling and edema because of orthopedic problems I have in the ankles and feet (elevation didn't help that much, either), and getting a pair of orthotics made really helped that a lot.
So have him check into it. Good luck!
2007-12-08 00:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Illyria 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be serious. Blood clots from excessive inactivity can cause some dangerous repercussions. He needs to walk around the block at lunch hour and try to lose a little weight..
Icing the ankles and taking Ibuprofen every four hours should help. While keeping them elevated. Take a specific walk every evening or do it on the treadmill. Go for one mile, measure it my driving it. Take the walk together. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day . The walking and water help to flush the toxins out of our body.
Good Luck and Have a Blessed Holiday Season.
2007-12-08 00:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you realize the place your placenta is sitting? If its anterior, probability is this may well be the reason which you're actually not feeling ALL strikes, the placenta might act as a "cushion" between you and the toddler's strikes, this might clarify the shrink your feeling. it might additionally be that hes working out of room to bypass around in, and has stumbled on a "comfortable" place to lie in, this may well be a type of circumstances while i might recommend that a fetal residing house doppler might desire to are available on hand, so as that FHB might properly be checked once you get overly annoying!
2016-10-01 03:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband needs to go to see his doctor very soon. He needs to get his heart and kidney checked. You haven't disclosed any further symptoms so i can't know for sure whats happening.
All the best.
2007-12-08 00:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by Breenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Ann,
There are so many causes for swollen ankles.
Please see your doc.
The best thing is to get his blood tests and urine tests done at the earliest.
Take care
2007-12-07 23:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Life Coach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF NOT A TIGHT SHOES, SEE A DOCTOR.
2007-12-08 00:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ali D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal if he's pregnant.
Um...doctor??
2007-12-08 00:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by Hallie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋