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What Causes Severe Swelling In Lower Legs?
Hi my name is Cheryl I am 47years old and I am at work right now and noticed my feet,ankle and lower legs to be quite swollen and I have no idea why and I am quite concerned. I have had swelling before but not this bad. Im wandering what could be causing this?
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
There are many causes for swelling of ankle & feet, eg.
1. High blood pressure & other heart related disorders.
2. Hypo proteinema
3. Hypothyroidism etc.
you need detailed medical examination & investigations to find out the cause in your case.
1. High blood pressure & other heart related disorders.
2. Hypo proteinema
3. Hypothyroidism etc.
you need detailed medical examination & investigations to find out the cause in your case.
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