A 46-year-old female asked:
can hypothyroidism cause pitted edema in my lower legs, ankles and feet?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
27 years experience Podiatry
Yes it can: But so can many things so don't just assume its the hypthyroidism - visit an internist for a complete exam.
Answered on Sep 18, 2015
1
1 thank
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Related questions:
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
40 years experience Podiatry
Yes: But it is usually only part of the cause.
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Thomas Inwood answered
34 years experience Podiatry
Hypothyroid: Generally not circulatory issues unless the edema is tremendous, but definitely edema. See your family doc for help.
3
3 thanks
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Seres answered
20 years experience Internal Medicine
An internist!: Sounds like a job for your friendly neighborhood internist, in my humble opinion..
1
1 thank
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Philip Kern answered
42 years experience Endocrinology
Probably not thyroid: Looks like your hypothyroidism is being properly treated. The anti-TPO antibodies will stay high for a long time. I don't see how your symptoms are ... Read More
1
1 thank
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
Unlimited visits
$10/month