Swollen feet and legs

[leigh60580]

My feet and legs started to swell about two weeks ago, so much so I had to buy shoes two sizes than I usually wear.  Shortly after my feet started to turn red.  I don't know the cause of this and neither does my Doctor, although he has taken blood work but results still are not back.  He said it could be caused by the heart not working correctly, my liver or my lungs.  I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem and maybe shed a little light on this subject.
Leigh

[leigh60580]

Yes, you are right.  The results for the kidneys are back.  My Doctor called me and asked me to repeat them, I don't remember the exact terminology she used, suppose I'll find out when I go for my next appointment.  Thanks for replying.

[leigh60580]

Thanks for replying,  I too am diabetic.  The lab work for the kidneys came back, now my Doctor wants me to repeat it.  I can't remember the exact words she used, but I think it was false-negative result.  The other results are not back yet.  As you said it's worrying about the what ifs wont help anything.

[leah86]

Could be your kidneys too.check urine for protein loss

[thatquietgirl]

My grandfather had congestive heart failure and diabetes, which lead to extremely swollen legs and feet to the point it had a plastic sheen to it.  This was due to fluid retention.  Lasix (sp?) helped reduce the water retention.  But it sounds like your doctor is doing the right thing.  He's testing liver, pulmonary, and cardiovascular functioning, all of which can lead to things like this.  I'd wait to hear back from him as worrying about what it might be will only make the wait worse!  Best of luck!