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What Causes Swollen Feet, Headaches And Weight Gain?
Question: Hi,
My name is XXXXXXX I'm 50 years old and the weirdest things are happening to my body...its kind of scaring me. My feet are swelling up and one foot is more swollen than the other. its water retention i think...I've gained a lot of weight lately because I was taking Pregnazone for joint pain. I'm off of it now but this swollen feet thing is bazaar...I've also had really bad headaches for the past two weeks from out of nowhere...today is one of the first days i have not had one. Sorry to throw all this at you...
My name is XXXXXXX I'm 50 years old and the weirdest things are happening to my body...its kind of scaring me. My feet are swelling up and one foot is more swollen than the other. its water retention i think...I've gained a lot of weight lately because I was taking Pregnazone for joint pain. I'm off of it now but this swollen feet thing is bazaar...I've also had really bad headaches for the past two weeks from out of nowhere...today is one of the first days i have not had one. Sorry to throw all this at you...
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to fluid retention:
- heart failure
- kidney disorder
- liver disorder
- pregnazone intake (all steroids can lead to increased fluid retention)
- a venous insufficiency (although less probable, because of bilateral edema).
I would recommend with your attending physician as soon as possible for a careful physical exam and some tests:
-a cardiac ultrasound
-a chest X ray study
-complete blood count
-kidney and liver function tests
-blood osmolarity
-blood electrolytes
-blood fasting glucose
-urine analysis
-an abdominal ultrasound for the kidney and liver
If all the above tests result normal, a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels should be done.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to fluid retention:
- heart failure
- kidney disorder
- liver disorder
- pregnazone intake (all steroids can lead to increased fluid retention)
- a venous insufficiency (although less probable, because of bilateral edema).
I would recommend with your attending physician as soon as possible for a careful physical exam and some tests:
-a cardiac ultrasound
-a chest X ray study
-complete blood count
-kidney and liver function tests
-blood osmolarity
-blood electrolytes
-blood fasting glucose
-urine analysis
-an abdominal ultrasound for the kidney and liver
If all the above tests result normal, a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels should be done.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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