—Mandatory Investigations CBC, kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine) Electrolytes (Na, K) Blood sugar profile (Fasting, PP, HbA1c) ECG and Echocardiogram Chest X-ray Urine analysis —Ayurvedic Medications Punarnava Mandur: 250 mg, 2 tablets, after food, twice daily for 3–4 weeks Arjuna Churna: 500 mg, once daily after food for 3–4 weeks Triphala Churna: 3 g at bedtime with warm water for 3–4 weeks —Supportive Measures Low salt, light, cooked meals; avoid processed foods Gentle walking; elevate legs for 20–30 minutes daily Mild leg massage (Abhyanga) with Mahanarayan oil if tolerated
Hello, Did her physician asked her to undergo blood tests along with RFT. As you are saying she is diabetic for such a long time all the test results are mandatory before prescribing anything. Take care, Kind regards.
AT THE AGE OF SEVENTY FIVE WITH A HISTORY OF DIABETES FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF FEET SWELLING ALONG WITH BREATHING DIFFICULTY IN THE LAST ONE WEEK IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY AND SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED IN ELDERLY PEOPLE SUCH SYMPTOMS CAN SOMETIMES HAPPEN WHEN THE BODY STARTS HOLDING EXTRA FLUID WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THE HEART KIDNEY OR CIRCULATION AND IN PEOPLE WITH LONG TERM DIABETES THESE ORGANS CAN SOMETIMES BECOME WEAKER OVER TIME IN AYURVEDA SUCH SWELLING IS OFTEN RELATED TO JALODARA OR SHOTHA CONDITIONS WHERE THERE IS FLUID ACCUMULATION IN THE BODY DUE TO DISTURBANCE OF KAPHA DOSHA AND IMPROPER MOVEMENT OF VATA ALONG WITH WEAK DIGESTIVE FIRE WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE BODY CHANNELS DO NOT MOVE FLUID PROPERLY AND SWELLING CAN APPEAR IN THE FEET ANKLES AND SOMETIMES EVEN CAUSE BREATHING DISCOMFORT HOWEVER SINCE SHE IS EXPERIENCING BREATHING ISSUES ALONG WITH SWELLING THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS THAT SHE SHOULD BE EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PREFERABLY TODAY BECAUSE THESE SIGNS CAN SOMETIMES INDICATE FLUID BUILD UP AROUND THE LUNGS HEART STRAIN OR KIDNEY FUNCTION CHANGES WHICH NEED MEDICAL EVALUATION EARLY CHECKING OF BLOOD PRESSURE BLOOD SUGAR KIDNEY FUNCTION AND POSSIBLY A CHEST EXAMINATION CAN HELP IDENTIFY THE CAUSE QUICKLY WHILE YOU ARE ARRANGING MEDICAL EVALUATION THERE ARE A FEW SUPPORTIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO AT HOME KEEP HER LEGS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED WHEN SHE IS RESTING SO THAT THE FLUID DOES NOT COLLECT IN THE FEET AVOID VERY SALTY FOOD PICKLES PAPADS PACKAGED SNACKS OR HEAVY DINNER BECAUSE SALT CAN WORSEN SWELLING GIVE LIGHT EASY TO DIGEST FOOD SUCH AS WARM VEGETABLE SOUPS MOONG DAL AND SOFT COOKED VEGETABLES IN AYURVEDA HERBS LIKE PUNARNAVA GOKSHURA AND ARJUNA ARE TRADITIONALLY USED TO SUPPORT FLUID BALANCE HEART FUNCTION AND KIDNEY HEALTH BUT THESE SHOULD ONLY BE STARTED AFTER A DOCTOR EXAMINES HER BECAUSE AT HER AGE AND WITH DIABETES ANY MEDICINE SHOULD BE GIVEN CAREFULLY BASED ON HER CURRENT CONDITION PLEASE ALSO CHECK IF SHE IS HAVING ANY OF THESE SIGNS SUCH AS INCREASED BREATHING DIFFICULTY WHEN LYING DOWN CHEST HEAVINESS EXTREME FATIGUE REDUCED URINE OR SUDDEN INCREASE IN SWELLING IF ANY OF THESE ARE PRESENT IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE HER TO A HOSPITAL WITHOUT DELAY ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH LONG TERM DIABETES CAN SOMETIMES DEVELOP FLUID RETENTION DUE TO HEART OR KIDNEY STRAIN BUT IF IT IS IDENTIFIED EARLY AND TREATED PROPERLY THE CONDITION CAN BE MANAGED WELL SO THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP RIGHT NOW IS A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY A DOCTOR AND BASIC TESTS SO THAT THE ROOT CAUSE CAN BE FOUND AND TREATED SAFELY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO SHARE HER CURRENT BLOOD PRESSURE RECENT BLOOD SUGAR READINGS ANY HEART OR KIDNEY HISTORY AND THE MEDICATIONS SHE IS CURRENTLY TAKING I CAN GUIDE YOU MORE CLEARLY ON WHAT SUPPORTIVE AYURVEDIC CARE CAN BE ADDED ALONG WITH HER CURRENT TREATMENT TO HELP HER FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE AND STABLE AGAIN
This combination of symptoms require an immediate medical attention please take her to a hospital or primary care physician immediately For a physical exam like just x-ray blood test like kidney function test and until you see a doctor keep a close eye on how much water should drinking and how much she is urinating elevate the leg while she is resting keep her feet elevated above the level of heart so reduce swelling do not attempt to treat breathing difficulties with home remedies alone
If she has developed such issues better you must consult near by doctor for proper diagnosis and examination
Do RFT, LFT,TFT,HBAIC take Purnrvardiarista 20ml bd AF Chandra Prabha vati 1tab bd AF
Namaste, Swelling in the feet along with breathing difficulty in an elderly person with diabetes should be taken seriously, as it may sometimes be related to fluid retention, heart strain, kidney issues, or circulation problems. Since these symptoms started recently within one week, it is very important to consult a doctor or visit a hospital soon for proper evaluation. Simple supportive measures that may help: Keep her feet slightly elevated while resting to reduce swelling. Avoid excess salt and very heavy meals. Ensure she takes her diabetes medicines regularly and monitors blood sugar. Observe if the swelling increases, breathing becomes more difficult, or fatigue increases, and seek medical attention immediately if this happens. At her age and with diabetes history, proper medical examination and tests may be needed to identify the exact cause. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support fluid balance include: Punarnavadi Kashayam – traditionally used to support fluid metabolism and swelling. Gokshuradi Guggulu – sometimes used to support urinary health and fluid balance. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.
Breathlessness with swelling feet at this age must be ruled out properly Sometimes due to low HB or heart related issues she may get the above symptoms Once get cbc sr Creat ecg and 2 D echo to rule out the exact cause
At the age of 75, swelling in the feet along with breathing difficulty, especially with a 10-year history of diabetes, should not be ignored. These symptoms can sometimes be related to heart function, kidney problems, fluid retention, or uncontrolled diabetes, so proper evaluation is important. You should consult a doctor and get the following important tests done as soon as possible: • Blood sugar tests – Fasting Blood Sugar, Post-prandial Sugar, HbA1c • Kidney Function Test (KFT) – Urea, Creatinine • Liver Function Test (LFT) • Serum Electrolytes • Urine Routine Examination • Complete Blood Count (CBC) • ECG • 2D Echocardiography (Echo) • Chest X-ray These tests will help determine whether the swelling is related to heart issues, kidney function, diabetes control, or fluid accumulation. Until evaluation: • Reduce salt intake • Keep the legs slightly elevated while resting • Monitor blood sugar regularly If the breathing difficulty increases, please seek immediate medical attention and do not delay consultation.
you must go for some investigations 1st. rft/hba1c/lft/rbs/lipid profile/URINE COMPLETE and can start some medications… 1.GOKSHURA GUGGULU 1- AFTER MEAL TWICE A DAY 2.CHANDERPRABHA VATI 1-1 AFTER MEAL TWICE A DAY 3.AAROGYAVARDHINI VATI AFTER MEAL TWICE A DAY 4.MADHUNASHINI VATI 1-1 BEFORE MEAL TWICE A DAY … DO YOGA AND PRANAYAM …
Hello, 100% it is due to diabetes, because under the influence of high sugar level vessels could not contract and relax accoding to demand , and whenever there is standing or prolong sitting is there then free fluid gets accumulated in legs due to gravity called (dependent edema) For this u need some exercise and medicine
Get her evaluated with a cardiologist as soon as possible. Also some tests to be done CBC KFT LFT HbA1C Till than give her light food like millet roti and dal Syp. Punarnavasav 2 tsp twice a day before food.
1.Chnadraprabha vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Arjunarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Punarnavasava 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Swasa kuthar rasa 2 tab twice daily with honey or lukewarm water after meals Diet & Lifestyle— - Include: light meals such as barley, millet, moong dal, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, fenugreek, jamun. - Avoid: excess salt, fried foods, sweets, red meat, coffee. - Hydration: lukewarm water, avoid excess cold fluids. - Rest: keep feet elevated when sitting or lying down, gentle walking if comfortable.
Hello, First of all you should not take this lightly. These are sign increase load on heart with later cause breathing difficulty and emergency situation. I first need answers to these questions- Does the swelling leave a pit when pressed with finger? Is her breathing worse when lying down? Is urine output normal or reduced? If: Her Breathing worsening when lying down Increasing swelling of legs or face Chest pain Very low urine output Confusion Very weak to do her own works You should get these test done asap: Blood pressure Oxygen level Blood sugar Kidney function test (urea, creatinine) ECG and possibly ECHO Chest X-ray Also, at home you can help her with- Keep her head elevated while lying down. Reduce salt intake in food. Ask her to avoid lying completely flat if breathing worsens. Check blood sugar regularly. If it all comes normal then you can rely on just medicines.
Hello, For a 75 year old diabetic mother with moderate feet swelling and breathing difficulty for 1 week, Ayurveda considers this condition similar to edema and Hrid-roga/ pranavaha srotas dushti where kapha, vata, fluid retention, and weak heart-kidney may be involved . Because breathing difficulty is present, medical evaluation by a doctor urgently Is recommended (to rule out heart failure, kidney issues, or fluid overload). Ayurveda can support along with medical care Immediate advice very important -consult a physician soon for evaluation -ECG, kidney function, sugar levels, Bp -monitor blood sugar and blood pressure daily -keep legs slightly elevated while resting -avoid long sitting/standing Internal medications 1) Punarnava mandur= 1 tab twice dialy after meals =reduces swelling and improves kidney - fluid balance 2) punarnavadi kashaya= 20 mlwith warm water twice daily before meals =helpful for edema and breathing issues 3) Arjunarishta= 15ml twice daily after meals with warm water =supports heart function and circulation 4) Gokshuradi Guggulu= 1 tab twice daily after meals =helps urinary system and fluid metabolism 5) If diabetes uncontrolled -Nishamalaki churna= 1 tsp with warm water after meals -Madhunashini vati= 1 tab twice dialy before meals External therapies -Gentle massage with dashmoola oil or sahacharadi oil on legs light massage only -warm water foot soaking with rock salt and triphala decoction 10-15 min daily Diet -barley water -horse gram soup -bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin -garlic, ginger in food -warm water throughout the day Avoid -excess salt, pickles, papad -curd at night -fried foods -bakery items -excess rice or sweets important for diabetes Simple home remedies -Punarnava powder 3 gm with warm water twice daily -Coriander seed water boil 1 tsp in water drink once daily -Garlic 1-2 cloves daily with food for circulation Lifestyle -light walking if breathing allows -avoid daytime sleep -practice gentle breathing exercise Anulom Vilom 5-10 min daily -keep legs elevated while sleeping using a pillow Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you
