My right ankle has pitting edema and pain, hurts to walk for past week. I am 6 3 , 233 lbs, non smoker, no other medical issues, 62 yes old. This started out with foot pain bottom of heel and bottom of arch- this remains and now ankle pain with swelling and end of day up to my hip. The swelling has reduced a little as well as the pain- and hoping whatever the cause, it is going away ?
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular assessment is advised. As the swelling is of putting in nature you need a thorough assessment. Also, your age is 62, so there will be reduction in the metabolism. Since the pain is up to the hip you surely need an assessment. Because any pain travelling in nature is related to the neuropathic pain and post asses it will be easy to comment on the same. The treatment of choice can be physical therapy for the pain and pitting edema. Using hot water fermentation for ankle and performing ankle toe movements can help reduce the edema. Using of an android or stocking should further add an advantage. In my clinical practice majority of patients have responded well to physical therapy and exercises. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.