Patient's question:
Grandpa has had diabetes for about 20 years. Since getting this disease, he hasn't been free from big or small illnesses. About three years ago, he was diagnosed with coronary heart disease by the doctor. Starting about half a month ago, he started feeling a bloated sensation in his ankle. Before long, it swelled up. Coronary heart disease, diabetes, ankle bone swelling—what could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent swelling in the patient's ankle, the main cause of which is considered to be due to venous clots in the lower limbs or heart function weakness, leading to increased resistance in venous return, resulting in venous clots and recurring ankle swelling. Therefore, it is recommended that the patient still needs to pay more attention to rest, reduce strenuous exercise, and actively administer anticoagulant and lipid-regulating drugs to stabilize the new function. At the same time, diuretics should also be used to reduce swelling.