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What Is The Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Overweight?

My left foot starts out fine in the morning, but by evening it is swollen throughout the upper bridge of the foot and the ankle. It's worse in hot weather too. I've been to several doctors and get everything from it's your age to just take water pills. None of these things is an answer or a solution. I also have shortness of breath sometimes. I'm 49 years old, female, and slightly overweight at 145 lbs. 5 ft. 4 in. Is there a particular type of doctor I should see about this? I've been to three different GPs who hadn't a clue, although my last doctor said I should get an abdominal scan to rule out anything there. I'm not looking for a diagnosis, but more along the lines of suggestions of type of doctor to go see who might have more answers and a solution.
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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HI

Thanks for posting your query.

First regarding swelling of your left foot -- It can happen due to problems in the abdomen or problem in the blood circulation to left foot . You need to get Ultrasound Abdomen pelvis scan and Arterial and venous doppler of left lower limb .

You can revert back to me with the scan report or you can consult a PHYSICIAN ( Internal Medicine Specialist ) .

Regarding your shortness of breath you need to get tested with Complete Hemogram , 2d ECHo and Chest X ray. A physician will look into this problem also.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask .

Regards.
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What Is The Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Overweight?

HI Thanks for posting your query. First regarding swelling of your left foot -- It can happen due to problems in the abdomen or problem in the blood circulation to left foot . You need to get Ultrasound Abdomen pelvis scan and Arterial and venous doppler of left lower limb . You can revert back to me with the scan report or you can consult a PHYSICIAN ( Internal Medicine Specialist ) . Regarding your shortness of breath you need to get tested with Complete Hemogram , 2d ECHo and Chest X ray. A physician will look into this problem also. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask . Regards.