Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Podiatrist or primary care provider?
Thread: Podiatrist or primary care provider?
View Single Post
 
Old 03-19-2025, 07:56 PM
golfing eagles's Avatar
golfing eagles golfing eagles is offline
Sage
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: The Villages
Posts: 13,641
Thanks: 1,340
Thanked 14,721 Times in 4,876 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by JMintzer View Post
Precisely!

As a soon to be retired Podiatrist (with over 39 years in practice), listen to the DPM you saw.

CHRONIC swelling is not typically due to a foot problem, but a cardiac or circulatory problem. An ACUTE swelling (especially when combined with redness) is a different story. That could be gout, arthritis, or an infection, which I will certainly treat.

I'll typically suggest a pair of mild compression socks for maybe a month, but if that doesn't solve the problem, you may need a diuretic.

I am hesitant to start this type of medication regime, especially when the patient cannot remember all of his meds. Their PCP (or cardiologist) is much more familiar with your overall medical status and is the one who should be treating that type of CHRONIC condition.

Hope this helps.
I'm an internist/PCP and I approve of this message