Varicose veins causes swollen ankles
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If the condition is local and not systemic the most common local conditions that cause edema are varicose veins and thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins) of the deep veins of the legs. These conditions can cause inadequate pumping of the blood by the veins (venous insufficiency). The resulting increased back-pressure in the veins forces fluid stay in the extremities (especially the ankles and feet). The excess fluid then leaks into the interstitial tissue spaces, causing edema.
Flycaster has given you some great guidelines. I don't have heart "disease" but I do have arrhythmias. Oh well. I think the average person will have some swelling of their feet and ankles if they've been up and around all day. Surely you've heard people talk about their shoes feel tight because their feet are swollen by the end of the day. And our hands may puff up a bit too on a hot day. Very normal.
thought I should give a little more info. Both of my ankles & feet are swollen and I'm having lower back pain. I'm also extreamly over weight. I'm 5'8 and probably weight 270 lbs. Thank you for your insight into my problem. I have had really bad experiences with Drs. so I'm not looking forward to going and getting the run around.
I started drinking alot alot of water and that helped with how swollen they'd get , they still get swollen but not like before. They'd get huge and you couldn't even see my ankles anymore !
Thanks for your advice. They checked to see if my blood wasl clotting is that what you mean by platelet count? I don't think it's from varicose veins. I had the same feeling agian today it seems when I do alot of physical activity my legs feel like some one is giving them charlie horses?
org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/syc-20350643. Basically, weak or damaged valves lead to varicose veins. Being obese is a risk factor and losing weight would likely help a multitude of things in your life. That's never easy but something that would be very beneficial to work on. Sitting for prolonged periods of time also contribute to varicose veins. You are a young man and this should be a priority for your health.
His feet and ankles are swollen and have an extreme burning and tingling pain to them. His veins are dark and puffy and look like they are clotting together. I have attached a picture and would greatly appreciate any information or tips. It seems to get worse at night after he has been on his feet all day.
Hi there,
What are the other associated symptoms you have been having? Varicose veins appear swollen, twisted, and may cause heaviness, aching and pain in the legs. In severe cases there may be brownish discoloration of the skin at the ankles and skin ulcers. Defective valves, pregnancy, obesity, thrombophlebitis all can put at risk of deep vein thrombosis. If you are doubtful it is best to seek medical help.
Did you ever figure out what the issue is? I also have swollen ankles, feet, and lower legs too. My doctor is sending me to neurology. It's so bad sometimes I can't walk well and I pull muscles/tendons. It can also be very painful. I don't have the red splotches or numb spots that you describe. Like you, I watch my sodium, don't sit or stand for too long, and have had all the blood tests I should.
Being overweight can be one of the causes of swollen ankles without pain, it can also occur due to edema or water retention. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Standing for a long time can also cause these symptoms. Take rest and elevate your legs while resting. Try to follow a low salt diet as this may reduce the swelling. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
m 16 wks and idk if I should be in this much pain for anything I did research and there called varicose veins which do happen in pregnant women and ppl who are overweight and main causes are pain in legs and back. I've been resting a lot and putting my legs for about 10 min on my wall with a pillow on my back and that seems to help. Any one else experiencing this? Have you gone to your doctors about it?
Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That's because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.
Sometimes varicose veins lead to more-serious problems. Varicose veins may also signal a higher risk of other circulatory problems. Treatment may involve self-care measures or procedures by your doctor to close or remove veins.
My ankles have been swelling for almost a month now. It's not everyday, usually when I spend more time on my feet or when I'm hot (summer is slowly creeping in here in NH). Yesterday was actually the first day in a month my ankles looked completely normal. Also I seem to have developed an extra crease around my ankles because of the constant swelling. My dr said to make sure I'm drinking plenty of water, elevate my feet when possible but also to stay active.
This pregnancy i have developed some varicose veins. I have one that is protruding on my left inner calf and is right on top of bad spider vein. It is tender to the touch and i can feel a little discomfort walking up and down stairs. Is this normal or could it actually be a blood clot? It is not warm to the touch just painful and tender.
Hello and welcome to the forum! We're glad you are here and appreciate your question. So, while it may not be a varicose vein, it can still be what they call a 'bulging vein'. " Bulging veins are prominent, enlarged veins that often appear blue or purple. They’re easy to see because they’re superficial veins close to the surface of your skin and typically occur on show up in your legs, feet, ankles and hands.
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