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How to tell if ankle swelling is related to heart problems?

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Sushant Bedi
Posted Under Cardiology / Heart, on 24 April 2023

S
Sushant Bedi
Posted Under Cardiology / Heart, on 24 April 2023

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How can you tell if the ankle is swollen and the heart is related?

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Swelling in the ankles, also known as peripheral oedema, can be a symptom of heart-related conditions such as heart failure. Some signs that may indicate the swelling in the ankles is related to a heart condition:

  1. The swelling tends to be symmetrical, affecting both ankles equally.
  2. The swelling is worse at the end of the day, or when you've been standing or sitting for long periods of time.
  3. Other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue, are present.
  4. The swelling persists, or worsens despite the use of diuretics or elevation of the legs.
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