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I have water accumulation on my thighs and ankles. my body hair has become sick looking dry blacker brittle. my skin feels strange. rough and itchy.?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Fluid retention: Could be a sign of chf. Also given your symptoms hypothyroidism needs to be ruled out.

Dr Sparacino and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Joseph Newman answered

See a doctor: There could be a medical reason for this, such as with your thyroid. See a doctor for a good examination, and appropriate lab work.

Dr Ettinger and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have water accumulation on my thighs and ankles. my body hair has become sick looking dry blacker brittle. my skin feels strange. rough and itchy.?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Sparacino and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Joseph Newman answered

Dr Ettinger and another doctor agreed

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