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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Feet, Legs, Arms And Hands

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Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Question: i have diabetes and peripheral neurothapy i don t drink water much my growth hormones and everything is normal apart from anemia.
My body like my feet, legs, arms and hands swell very much daily i look swollen
i live in the middle east
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Few suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
good day and welcome to health care magic.
It is not clear what type of diabetes you have and the duration.

Since you have anemia, we need to rule out few things especially if you have Type 1 diabetes. We need to rule out vitamin B12, B1 and B6 deficiency as a cause of neuropathy. You also need to rule out thyroid dysfunction as a possible cause of swelling in legs and neuropathy.

May i recommed following tests?
1) Kidney profile: Urea, creatinine, Urine albumin.
2) Liver function tests.
3) Vitamin B12
4) Free T4 and TSH.

Where exactly in middle east are you living ?. You may need to visit an endocrinologist in your area.

Regards
Binu
Brief Answer:
Diabetes details

Detailed Answer:
Okay, neuropathy itself can cause swelling in legs. how is your sugar control? What was your last HbA1c ? What medicines are you using ( all medicines)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (26 minutes later)
i have diabetes type 2 and i had a kidney, liver test as well as it b 12 and t4 and tsp all came back clear. i live in the use
i had a full test done with the doctor hormone test absolutely everything but i m still struggling with the swelling problems
52 , no use of medication, sugar control is ok
i also tremble a lot of times
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (23 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Swelling in feet

Detailed Answer:
If sugars and other tests are normal, most common causes of swelling have been ruled out. Anemia and Neuropathy can cause swelling in feet. In your case, You probably need a direct examination by a doctor and that may help to solve the issue. Even an echo test of heart may be necessary if clinically indicated ( after examination).
regards
Binu
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Feet, Legs, Arms And Hands

Brief Answer: Few suggestions Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX good day and welcome to health care magic. It is not clear what type of diabetes you have and the duration. Since you have anemia, we need to rule out few things especially if you have Type 1 diabetes. We need to rule out vitamin B12, B1 and B6 deficiency as a cause of neuropathy. You also need to rule out thyroid dysfunction as a possible cause of swelling in legs and neuropathy. May i recommed following tests? 1) Kidney profile: Urea, creatinine, Urine albumin. 2) Liver function tests. 3) Vitamin B12 4) Free T4 and TSH. Where exactly in middle east are you living ?. You may need to visit an endocrinologist in your area. Regards Binu Brief Answer: Diabetes details Detailed Answer: Okay, neuropathy itself can cause swelling in legs. how is your sugar control? What was your last HbA1c ? What medicines are you using ( all medicines)