Perdu said:Seems the consensus is, when you get swollen ankles and retain too much
water - you're not drinking enough water? I think I drink plenty. But
apparently not. After a full day I come home and have swollen ankles that
got a lot worse after starting induction.I walk a lot at work. Possibly a couple of miles or so. But I do get to
sit in front of the PC as well. This ankle business has been getting worse.Please advise from personal experiences. Perhaps, natural remedies? Herbs?
Or just "pump that water."Appreciate all inputs.
Best Regards,
Steve
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My doctor alway asks me if I've noticed swelling around my ankles after
working all day, when I go in for a phyiscal. Ask your doctor!
"Peripheral edema is an abnormal build-up of fluids in ankle and leg
tissues"
Common Causes:
* Long airplane flights or automobile rides
* Menstrual periods (for some women)
* Sunburn
* Generalized allergy
* Prolonged standing
* Injury or trauma to the ankle or foot
* Venous insufficiency (varicose veins)
* Pregnancy (mild to severe swelling)
* Environmental
o Burns
o Insect bite or sting
o Starvation or malnutrition
* Medical treatments
o Body fluid overload
o Infiltration of an IV site
o Extremity surgery
* Medications
o Estrogens and progestin oral contraceptives
o Blood pressure-lowering drugs
o Certain antidepressants (such as Nardil)
o Estrogen - oral
o Long-term corticosteroid therapy
o Nifedipine
o Testosterone
* Diagnostic tests
o Venogram
* Congestive heart failure
* Glomerulonephritis or other kinds of kidney disorders