Swollen left ankle

I had my pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago, but recently my left ankle swells up during the day the last few days I have had a pain in my calf

This may be due to the hot weather but it is only 1 ankle the right one is fine, has anyone else had any problems with a swollen ankle.

 

 

 

 

3 Comments

Swollen

by The real Patch - 2018-07-03 16:39:59

If only I could make the swelling occur in strtegic areas.

It's called Edema amd is fluid build up from a poorly pumping heart. Many heart patients take diuretics to manage the problem. It can be dangerous...call your Cardiologist immediately if not sooner

Swelling in one leg only

by Gotrhythm - 2018-07-03 18:05:03

Swelling legs isn't uncommon in this hot weather. But if it's painful, and the swelling is in only one leg, don't ignore the possibility of a blood clot, which is potentially serious. Talk to your doctor.

Go to hospital

by FRA - 2018-07-03 19:49:21

ASAP - it could be a lead that is failing - its what happened to me.

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