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User : Hi
User : ok
Doctor : How may i help you?
User : doctor my mom is in a severe problem right now
Doctor : Please explain her problem
User : she started with a swelling in her feet and pain over there but now pain has moved upto over thighs and vest
Doctor : May i know her age?
User : around 53 years
Doctor : Since when is she having swelling?
User : it has been more than 20 days now
Doctor : Does she have any other symptom?
User : and pain is endless
User : nothing else she had a blood tests as well as Urine test
Doctor : Has the swelling spread from the feet to thigh and legs?
Doctor : What were the reports of the tests?
User : not to thighs below thighs
Doctor : What were the reports of the tests?
User : they told about thyroid
User : a bit sugar
Doctor : Does she have high BP or Cholesterol?
User : yes she has
Doctor : Were the Kidney function tests done?
User : also a sumptoms of phileria
User : no till now not, doctors have asked for urine test
Doctor : Has she been diagnosed with filaria?
User : they have asked to take 24 hours urine
Doctor : Ok
User : no till now not but they are not confirmed about fileria
Doctor : Is she on any medication?
Doctor : If yes since when and what is she taking?
User : yes she is taking BP tablets from 3-4 years
User : and sometimes when cynus attacks
Doctor : Has she been started on thyroid medications ?As thyroid also causes swelling and pain. If yes when has she been started.?
User : since thyroid was identified a 15 days before, so she started taking thyroxine and anipur
User : but no rellief
Doctor : There are many reasons of Swelling on feet as Thyroid. Filariasis, Diabetes, BP. infection etc.
Doctor : What were her blood sugar levels when detected?
User : it was a bit high not very much high
Doctor : Sometimes drastic increase in the sugar level also causes swelling.
User : peripheral edema can be a cause
User : ?
Doctor : I will suggest you to get a Kidney function test done and get the sodium and potassium levels evaluated.
User : ok
Doctor : Continue thyroid medications.
Doctor : 1)Cut back on salt
User : what could be the reason
User : ?
User : i mean why kidney test?
Doctor : 2)_ She can use support stockings for the swelling they help in promoting circulation
User : support stockings means?
Doctor : To check her electrolytes level as sodium increase and potassium decrease can cause swelling.
User : we are refering XXXdoctors?
User : is it ok
Doctor : Also if she would be having diabetes since long that can also be a reason.
User : whether it can lead to kidney failure?
Doctor : Support stockings are a special kind of socks made to wear for swelling
User : no diabetic also have been analysed 15 days before
Doctor : No not kidney failure but to see the function of kidneys whether they are functioning properly or not.
User : ok
Doctor : You can get the support stockings at any chemist store.
User : ok
Doctor : I d not have any idea about BHU doctors as i am based in Bangalore
User : one more thing when she lies her legs down to floor for long hours it causes more pain
Doctor : 3)Ask her to avoid long hours of sitting, take a break every 1 hour
User : when she lies on bed she felt relief
Doctor : 4)Ask her to Lie on back, rest feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day.
Doctor : Also long standing hours are to be avoided.
User : ok
User : is this a severe issue or it can be handled?
Doctor : 4)Ask her to keep her feet under cold water for 10 to 15 minutes before resting, it will provide relief.
Doctor : Not severe as it is a acute case and knowing the cause can be handled well.
User : ok
Doctor : 5)Take Black Walnut oil and add 1 or 2 drops in a glass of water. Ask her to have it 2 times a day It will help in relieving swelling.
User : ok
User : can this cause be increase in uric acid?
Doctor : It can be a reason but for confirmation the uric acid levels are to be detected, also it usually does not cause swelling in a particular area and can spread from ankle to other areas.
User : but it has started from feets till ankle
Doctor : Did she undergo any tests for filariasis?
Doctor : Ok
User : no yesterday she went to a BHU doctor he asked to store 24 hours urine for test thats it
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Go for it and KFT also
User : KFT stands for?
Doctor : Kidney function tests.
User : ok
User : can I have your any contact please so that if i would like to contact I can do that directly
User : ?
Doctor : It may be because of Thyroid and will take few days for the swelling to subside.
User : but thyroid will not give this much of pain
User : right?
Doctor : No i am only available online and available daily between 8 to 5 Mon to Friday.
User : ok
Doctor : You can ask for me in the chat.
User : ok
Doctor : The pain would be because of swelling and also altered hormone levels due to thyroid hormone dysfucction
User : ok
Doctor : And it takes time for it to normalize after the medication are started.
User : ok
User : her thyroid level is 21 the normal is 5
Doctor : Its actually high.
Doctor : Do not worry the medications will control it.
User : so we can say thyroid is the cause (assumption)
User : any suggestions on food in-take?
Doctor : It can be one of the cause but since i am not observing and examining i cannot comment as such
Doctor : Have a balanced diet with more of fruits and veggies.
Doctor : Have lots of water and fluids.
User : ok thanks doctor, I will contact to you tomorrow if needed
User : may i knoe your qualifications if you dont mind?
User : know*
Doctor : Yes i am a General Physician
User : ok
Doctor : You can contact anytime.
Doctor : Take care till then.
User : ok thanks
User : bye
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me
Doctor : Bye
XXX
Doctor : Dr here
User : Hi
User : ok
Doctor : How may i help you?
User : doctor my mom is in a severe problem right now
Doctor : Please explain her problem
User : she started with a swelling in her feet and pain over there but now pain has moved upto over thighs and vest
Doctor : May i know her age?
User : around 53 years
Doctor : Since when is she having swelling?
User : it has been more than 20 days now
Doctor : Does she have any other symptom?
User : and pain is endless
User : nothing else she had a blood tests as well as Urine test
Doctor : Has the swelling spread from the feet to thigh and legs?
Doctor : What were the reports of the tests?
User : not to thighs below thighs
Doctor : What were the reports of the tests?
User : they told about thyroid
User : a bit sugar
Doctor : Does she have high BP or Cholesterol?
User : yes she has
Doctor : Were the Kidney function tests done?
User : also a sumptoms of phileria
User : no till now not, doctors have asked for urine test
Doctor : Has she been diagnosed with filaria?
User : they have asked to take 24 hours urine
Doctor : Ok
User : no till now not but they are not confirmed about fileria
Doctor : Is she on any medication?
Doctor : If yes since when and what is she taking?
User : yes she is taking BP tablets from 3-4 years
User : and sometimes when cynus attacks
Doctor : Has she been started on thyroid medications ?As thyroid also causes swelling and pain. If yes when has she been started.?
User : since thyroid was identified a 15 days before, so she started taking thyroxine and anipur
User : but no rellief
Doctor : There are many reasons of Swelling on feet as Thyroid. Filariasis, Diabetes, BP. infection etc.
Doctor : What were her blood sugar levels when detected?
User : it was a bit high not very much high
Doctor : Sometimes drastic increase in the sugar level also causes swelling.
User : peripheral edema can be a cause
User : ?
Doctor : I will suggest you to get a Kidney function test done and get the sodium and potassium levels evaluated.
User : ok
Doctor : Continue thyroid medications.
Doctor : 1)Cut back on salt
User : what could be the reason
User : ?
User : i mean why kidney test?
Doctor : 2)_ She can use support stockings for the swelling they help in promoting circulation
User : support stockings means?
Doctor : To check her electrolytes level as sodium increase and potassium decrease can cause swelling.
User : we are refering XXXdoctors?
User : is it ok
Doctor : Also if she would be having diabetes since long that can also be a reason.
User : whether it can lead to kidney failure?
Doctor : Support stockings are a special kind of socks made to wear for swelling
User : no diabetic also have been analysed 15 days before
Doctor : No not kidney failure but to see the function of kidneys whether they are functioning properly or not.
User : ok
Doctor : You can get the support stockings at any chemist store.
User : ok
Doctor : I d not have any idea about BHU doctors as i am based in Bangalore
User : one more thing when she lies her legs down to floor for long hours it causes more pain
Doctor : 3)Ask her to avoid long hours of sitting, take a break every 1 hour
User : when she lies on bed she felt relief
Doctor : 4)Ask her to Lie on back, rest feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day.
Doctor : Also long standing hours are to be avoided.
User : ok
User : is this a severe issue or it can be handled?
Doctor : 4)Ask her to keep her feet under cold water for 10 to 15 minutes before resting, it will provide relief.
Doctor : Not severe as it is a acute case and knowing the cause can be handled well.
User : ok
Doctor : 5)Take Black Walnut oil and add 1 or 2 drops in a glass of water. Ask her to have it 2 times a day It will help in relieving swelling.
User : ok
User : can this cause be increase in uric acid?
Doctor : It can be a reason but for confirmation the uric acid levels are to be detected, also it usually does not cause swelling in a particular area and can spread from ankle to other areas.
User : but it has started from feets till ankle
Doctor : Did she undergo any tests for filariasis?
Doctor : Ok
User : no yesterday she went to a BHU doctor he asked to store 24 hours urine for test thats it
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Go for it and KFT also
User : KFT stands for?
Doctor : Kidney function tests.
User : ok
User : can I have your any contact please so that if i would like to contact I can do that directly
User : ?
Doctor : It may be because of Thyroid and will take few days for the swelling to subside.
User : but thyroid will not give this much of pain
User : right?
Doctor : No i am only available online and available daily between 8 to 5 Mon to Friday.
User : ok
Doctor : You can ask for me in the chat.
User : ok
Doctor : The pain would be because of swelling and also altered hormone levels due to thyroid hormone dysfucction
User : ok
Doctor : And it takes time for it to normalize after the medication are started.
User : ok
User : her thyroid level is 21 the normal is 5
Doctor : Its actually high.
Doctor : Do not worry the medications will control it.
User : so we can say thyroid is the cause (assumption)
User : any suggestions on food in-take?
Doctor : It can be one of the cause but since i am not observing and examining i cannot comment as such
Doctor : Have a balanced diet with more of fruits and veggies.
Doctor : Have lots of water and fluids.
User : ok thanks doctor, I will contact to you tomorrow if needed
User : may i knoe your qualifications if you dont mind?
User : know*
Doctor : Yes i am a General Physician
User : ok
Doctor : You can contact anytime.
Doctor : Take care till then.
User : ok thanks
User : bye
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me
Doctor : Bye
XXX
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