<human>: recently have noticed swelling of both feet in area between toe s and joint of ankle and foot. bottoms of both feet seem OK, and sensitive as usual. I do have copd and am taking the medications for that. I also just had a nuclear stress test and was told heart was OK. I am a veteran and am served by the VAMC Hampton, Va. Do have breathing problems, and heart seems to be fast then slow, never at a constant beat.
<bot>: Hi there. Swollen foot and ankle could be caused by arthritis which could be due to many causes like Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout. Also stress fractures in the foot could be a cause. I advise you to get seen by an Orthopedic surgeon and get required X-rays and other investigations like Serum uric acid as necessary. Avoid bearing weight on that foot. Use crutches to help get around. You can wrap an elastic non-adhesive bandage over the ankle and foot in a figure of 8 position and keep the foot elevated for relief from pain and swelling. Take anti-inflammatory medicine like Tablet Ibuprofen 200 mg twice a day over a meal for pain relief.