I have got very swollen ankles, had them for a few days.?

Question:

Although i am on my period i have never suffered with this before. If i press on the soft swelling on the inside of my ankle the indentations stays there for ages. I have high blood pressure which is controlled by tablets. I also keep getting headaches too. I drink around 2 to 3 litres of water a day so i know its not that, i also do a good amount of walking although i have a desk job. I seem to remember being told something about when you press in on a swelling and it stays indented there is something very wrong but i cant remember what it was. Any ideas what could be causing it?

Answers:
Your body is retaining excess fluids. You need to see your doctor, they will probably put you on a med. that will help you get rid of the fluid. They will also tell you to cut your sodium intake and manage your water intake.

Your boyfriend is holding your ankles too tight when you do the wild thing.

It means you are retaining fluid on your ankles, get an over the counter diuretic and try that. If that doesn't help the problem, see your Dr.

Sounds like you might have some edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF). You need to see your doctor ASAP and they will be able to find out. They will most likely put you on a diuretic to remove the water from you body so it doesn't build up on your heart and cause problems. Good luck!

Could be either of a couple of things P.A.D which is perpherial artery diesease where you have poor circulation in your legs which can be fixed with meds or surgery the other is CHF congestive heart failure where the right ventricle doesn't pump hard enought an leaves some extra fluid lying around the body.

it sounds like your blood pressure tablets aren't working. You should go to your doctor right away, if you feel this is an emergency call 911. You feet might be swollen because your retaining water and that could be a heart condition. Headaches also can mean that your heart is pumping too much blood (high blood pressure=headache). Good Luck.

check for diabeties.

SEE YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATLY!

I have got very swollen ankles, had them for a few days.?

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