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What Causes Swelling Of Feet Ankles Wrist And Hands?
This is not the first time this has happened but my feet,ankles,calves and wrist and hands are swelling very badly the skin on my legs is shiny. and its very painful in all those area s i described i cannot get in to see my dr til thursday i have tried elevating my legs not working help please
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Anonymous's Response
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Hello,
Depending on your age, this could be an autoimmune disease where the body makes antibodies to itself. There are a whole host of autoimmune diseases, some are worse than others.
The diagnosis is made by special lab tests that your doctor should order, and there are many very helpful treatments available if you do indeed have an autoimmune disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Daniel Richard Paull, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Depending on your age, this could be an autoimmune disease where the body makes antibodies to itself. There are a whole host of autoimmune diseases, some are worse than others.
The diagnosis is made by special lab tests that your doctor should order, and there are many very helpful treatments available if you do indeed have an autoimmune disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Daniel Richard Paull, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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