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Question #50551
20 days ago
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Advice for Swollen Feet with Water Retention - #50551

Saravanan

My feet are swollen and dr has informed I have mild water retention with mild pain, I am taking medicins for diabetes, bp and proteinuria , though I am doing feet exercise and taking lesser salt, no improvement, pl advise

How long have you been experiencing swelling in your feet?:

- 1-6 months

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the pain in your feet?:

- 1-3 (mild pain)

Have you noticed any other symptoms accompanying the swelling?:

- None
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✅ Diabetes ✅ High BP ✅ Proteinuria ✅ 1–6 months persistent swelling ✅ Mild pain This is very likely kidney-related fluid retention, not simple lifestyle swelling. Because when protein leaks in urine: → Blood albumin reduces → Fluid shifts into tissues → Swelling in feet (especially ankles) Low salt alone sometimes is not enough. 🔎 First – Important Questions Please check: 1️⃣ Is swelling worse in evening? 2️⃣ When you press your thumb on ankle for 5 seconds, does a dent stay? (pitting edema) 3️⃣ What is your latest: Creatinine value? eGFR? Urine protein report? These matter more than exercises. ⚠️ Why It’s Not Improving Possible reasons: Kidney filtration slightly reduced Albumin low BP not fully controlled Need adjustment of diuretic dose Long-standing diabetes causing nephropathy This is medical, not cosmetic swelling. 🚨 When to See Doctor Urgently Go immediately if: Swelling increases suddenly Face or eyelid swelling Urine decreases Breathlessness Weight increases >1 kg in 2–3 days 🩺 What You Should Ask Your Doctor Ask specifically: ✔ Do I need a mild diuretic? ✔ What is my serum albumin level? ✔ Is my BP medication kidney-protective (like ARB/ACE inhibitor)? ✔ Is my sugar tightly controlled? Sometimes small medication adjustment solves it. 🌿 Supportive Measures (Safe With Kidney Condition) ✔ Elevate legs above heart level 20 min, 3 times/day ✔ Walk gently (not excessive) ✔ Avoid standing long time ✔ Avoid tight socks ✔ Monitor weight daily ✔ Strict diabetes control ✔ Strict BP control ❌ Avoid Without Supervision Strong Ayurvedic diuretics like Punarnava on your own Herbal decoctions Excess fluid intake OTC “water tablets” Kidney patients must be very careful.

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Saravanan B
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20 days ago

Thanks for giving good advice, I started taking zyrex creatinine reducer tonic last 3 months as my creatinine was 1.8 but now reduced to 1.4, also taking patanjali madhunashinivati and muktavati, any comments

Saravanan B
Client
20 days ago

Pl reply to my query above, already paid

1️⃣ About Creatinine 1.8 → 1.4 A drop from 1.8 to 1.4 is good. But remember: Creatinine can fluctuate due to: Hydration level Lab variation Blood sugar control BP control Protein intake So improvement is good — but we must confirm it is stable over time. More important than creatinine alone is: 👉 eGFR 👉 Urine protein level 👉 Trend over 6 months 2️⃣ About Zyrex Creatinine Reducer Tonic These kinds of tonics usually contain: Punarnava Gokshura Varun Other diuretic herbs They may help reduce fluid overload. But very important: They do NOT “cure” kidney damage. They only support function. If creatinine improved, good — but continue monitoring every 2–3 months. 3️⃣ About Patanjali Madhunashini Vati This is for diabetes. It contains multiple herbs that: Reduce blood sugar Stimulate pancreas Improve insulin sensitivity ⚠ Important: If you are already on allopathic diabetes medicines, this can: Cause low sugar Affect kidney load Sugar must be monitored regularly. 4️⃣ About Muktavati (for BP) This is a BP-lowering herbal formulation. If you are already on BP tablets: 👉 Combining both can drop BP too much 👉 Low BP can reduce kidney blood flow 👉 That can worsen kidney function This is very important. 🚨 Main Concern You are taking: ✔ Creatinine tonic ✔ Herbal diabetes medicine ✔ Herbal BP medicine Possibly allopathic medicines This combination needs supervision. Kidneys do not like: Over-medication BP fluctuations Sugar fluctuations.

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Tab.Punarnava 2-0-2 Will solve your issue.

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