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Fatigue, Confusion, Dizziness, Weakness, Breathlessness, High BP, Edema In Shins. Treatment?

Good Morning, I have been feeling out of sorts, fatigue , confusion, dizzy, weakness, short of breath, increased number of bowel movements 4 or 5 floating per day, high blood pressure 160 170 150 over high 90s high 80 s, edema in the lower pert of my shins. Recent blood work is showing Hb 17.4, Hematocrit @ 50.3, MCV @ 106, MCH @ 36.6 and platelet count @ 131. Cholestral @ 285. What are your thoughts. I am going in to see a blood specialist on Thursday. Thanks
Fri, 11 Jan 2013
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Hi. Edema may be due to complications of high blood pressure that can result in Renal function disturbance. You should control your blood pressure and Cholesterol with regular medicines. U should also have to perform tests to rule out Thyroid disease named as Thyroid Function tests. Fatigue, confusion, lethargy diziness and increased bowel movements all suggest Thyroid Disease that results in hyperfunctioning Thyroid.
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Fatigue, Confusion, Dizziness, Weakness, Breathlessness, High BP, Edema In Shins. Treatment?

Hi. Edema may be due to complications of high blood pressure that can result in Renal function disturbance. You should control your blood pressure and Cholesterol with regular medicines. U should also have to perform tests to rule out Thyroid disease named as Thyroid Function tests. Fatigue, confusion, lethargy diziness and increased bowel movements all suggest Thyroid Disease that results in hyperfunctioning Thyroid.