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My ankles and feet are so swollen they feel like sausage about to burst they hurt to walk no salt and plenty ?

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plenty of water i tryed to put.

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  1. try putting a rolled up blanket under the mattress on your bed at the foot end.  just that much is enough to raise it to be more comfortable.. Having the feet higher than your heart will help also.


  2. You've got edema. Its caused by lack of circulation. Go get it checked out, it could be a few things causing it, from gout, to a cardiac issue, to a kidney problem, to a blood clot. Really, don't wait. It a sign of a serious problem. In the meantime, lay on your back with your feet elevated, and don't wear any tight or constricting things around your legs or feet (get those socks off!). Stay off your feet when ever you can. If the area around your feet feel hot, to the touch, or if there is any discoloration (reddening or darkening of the skin) get to the doctors now. If you can poke your foot, and the skin doesn't bounce back (its called pitting) that's a real bad sign as well. Get it checked out, don't wait. Don't increase your fluids, as they aren't really going anywhere. They doctor may put you on Lasix, I might have spelt it wrong, its late, (its a diuretic) that will help to get rid of the excess fluid.

  3. Increase your fluids and try to keep your feet up!

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