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What can make feet swell?

Almost at the point where I can't get my shoes on.
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katielass · F
There could be any of a number of things but high blood pressure and a need for different medication or dose, or reduced kidney function are probably most common reasons.
GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M
@katielass Thank you.
katielass · F
@GunSmoke9 See your doc, please.
GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M
@katielass Ben Carson is on the way.
SW-User
@katielass or CFH is a big one....
katielass · F
@SW-User Yes, but I didn't want to scare him. It could also be a problem with the little valves in his veins. That happens sometimes.
katielass · F
@GunSmoke9 OK good. Really, please see your doc.
SW-User
@katielass yup...
GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M
@SW-User What is CFH?
SW-User
@GunSmoke9 Congestive Heart Failure..
katielass · F
@SW-User My left ankle and foot get real swollen (Yes, I know) but the doc hasn't said anything yet. He just checks them both every month.
SW-User
@katielass I see. If it was CFH there would be other manifestations too.
katielass · F
@SW-User yes, like coughing, labored breathing, loss of appetite, nausea and other things. Because he heart must deal with a increased amount of blood and has difficulty pumping the extra amount it can cause problems in the liver or kidneys.
SW-User
@katielass You got it... 👍🏻
katielass · F
@SW-User But he might just need his diuretic increased, if he takes it.
SW-User
@katielass ohhhh I was not trying to diagnose him... I was just agreeing with the other signs/symptoms you listed... 😊
SW-User
@katielass But... when one has to take a diuretic, there is a reason...
katielass · F
@SW-User Yes, could be blood pressure or chf.
SW-User
Agreed or simply a little too much salt. @katielass
katielass · F
@SW-User Well yes, but chances are if they have that much salt they also have hypertension.
SW-User
@katielass yes...
katielass · F
@SW-User I hope the poor guy isn't sitting there thinking bad thoughts. We're just conversing
katielass · F
@SW-User lol I just realized it was you and not Tex. duh on me.
SW-User
Hahaha not quite! I’m the nice one! 🤗@katielass
katielass · F
@SW-User lol You stinker. how are you girl?
SW-User
I’ve been very sick and stressed more than ever in my life.... I’m too old for this stress... 😓@katielass