Question 1

52 female swollen legs and feet, legs are bright red and warm at touch.i gained 30lbs in less than a week, i take thyroid med. went to my dr, she ran blood work and it all came back ok. had ultra sound of liver and heart and all is good. seen my cardio dr

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Hello. : Hello. You indicated that you gained 30 pounds in one week - usually that rapid a weight gain is due to fluid retention.  The swelling of your lower extremities helps to support that idea. I don't know if the blood work, and ultrasounds were done before or after that weight gain.  Even if a definitive cause is not known, your doctor should be able to help diuress some of that fluid (if that is infact what it is). I am a psychiatrist, so i can not provide you with a second opinion. However, if you had not yet had that level of weight gain, please get this reassessed by your provider. Also ask about help to reduce the fluid that is being retained in your lower extremities. In the meantime, you may wish to sit with your legs propped up, so that you won't have so much gravitational pull on the fluids.

Question 2

are swollen legs and feet normal after the delivery of a baby?

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Yes: Actually, normal even during pregnancy particularly in third trimester.

Question 3

i am 20 years old, and i have swollen legs and feet, the gp gave me water tablets.
but they don not really help me.. ?

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Peripheral edema: The question is did your GP try to find out why you have edema like do you have Cardiac or Renal or liver or thyroid disease or PVD. Once the etiology is identified, appropriate treatment could be given

Question 4

i'm experiencing severe lower left back pain where i can barely stand or sit. i also have swollen legs and feet. i have taken pain killers to no avail. what could this be?

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Back pain : I have seen many people with back pain. I can't tell you how important an in-person examination is needed to help you. More details are needed; the information about the accident and nature of the pain physically and subjectively. Did the leg swelling occur at the same time? If so, I am concerned about a pelvic issue. See a doctor

Question 5

swollen legs and feet, excessive night sweating and fatigue... what could be wrong?

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Difficult question: Please contact your md for appropriate evaluation. Many different causes may be possible reasons for your constellation of symptoms.

Question 6

should i go to urgent care for hight protein levels in my urine swollen legs and feet and being tired constantly i haven't took water pills?

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: Large amount of protein shown in urine deserves medical attention.  Consult your PCP first, who may refer you to nephrologist to sort out the cause(s) and adequate treatment.

Question 7

93 y/o mom has swollen legs and feet, and now developed a small (less than dime sized) sore on the back, bottom leg about inch above achilles heel, which seems to ooze a little.. what can she put on it to promote healing? she wont go to the doctor?

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: Pressure ulcers, especially on the back, can be relieved with frequent positions changes, especially if bed bound. Bed is best if air-fluidized with advanced static support surfaces. Cleanse with water, avoid alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. Dressing should be moist, but not drenched. Best use hydrocolloid or foam dressing. At her age, quality of life or her personal wishes should be followed.

Question 8

i have lower back pain, swollen legs and feet, frequent urination and severe ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Lot of problems: I am worried that the ear infection may cause an inflammation/infection in the kidney(goodpastures syndrome).Please see a dr soon.

Question 9

swollen legs, feet and hands?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your doctor first.  You can get a comprehensive workup including lab tests to determine why you have swelling. There can be many different reasons for swelling- excess dietary sodium, high blood pressure, thyroid issues, among others.

Question 10

could you tell me why my husband has extremely swollen legs ankles and feet? his balls are swollen to the size of a watermelon too?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This could be due to many things including kidney and heart problems.  See a doctor asap.

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52 female swollen legs and feet, legs are bright red and warm at touch.i gained 30lbs in less than a week, i take thyroid med. went to my dr, she ran blood work and it all came back ok. had ultra sound of liver and heart and all is good. seen my cardio dr

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Are swollen legs and feet normal after the delivery of a baby?

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I am 20 years old, and i have swollen legs and feet, the gp gave me water tablets. but they don not really help me.. ?

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I'm experiencing severe lower left back pain where i can barely stand or sit. i also have swollen legs and feet. i have taken pain killers to no avail. what could this be?

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Swollen legs and feet, excessive night sweating and fatigue... what could be wrong?

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Should i go to urgent care for hight protein levels in my urine swollen legs and feet and being tired constantly i haven't took water pills?

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93 y/o mom has swollen legs and feet, and now developed a small (less than dime sized) sore on the back, bottom leg about inch above achilles heel, which seems to ooze a little.. what can she put on it to promote healing? she wont go to the doctor?

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I have lower back pain, swollen legs and feet, frequent urination and severe ear infection?

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Swollen legs, feet and hands?

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Could you tell me why my husband has extremely swollen legs ankles and feet? his balls are swollen to the size of a watermelon too?

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