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You should never hide this symptom from your doctor
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:36
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Take a second to look at your feet and legs. How do they look? Do they appear to be swollen? If so, does this happen often? Swollen feet and legs are often overlooked as symptoms because we associate them with aging. But ignoring swelling could be detrimental to your health.
Diagnosing swollen feet and legs
There are many reasons why a person’s feet and legs would swell up. Uncovering that reason, with the help of your doctor, can lead to a better treatment. If you experience swollen feet and legs often, and you begin to notice sores and redness, see your doctor to get down to the underlying cause.
When you visit your doctor they’ll begin to ask you a series of questions. The questions might not seem to relate to your swollen feet and legs, but they are important.
Questions your doctor might ask include:
- How are you sleeping?
- What is your diet like?
- What medications are you taking?
- What time of day does the swelling occur?
- How long does the swelling last?
- When does it subside?
- Are you in pain?
They might check your hormones and they will discuss your activity level with you. By asking these questions doctors can narrow down reasons for swollen feet and legs.
Reasons for swollen feet and legs
Continue reading at Swollen Feet and Legs Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment
