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My legs and the big toes are swollen, have constant headaches, metabolism also slow the doctor said hormonal imbalances?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hormonal imbalance : You may be hypothyroid, in which case you should be on medication.Mif your big toesvare swollen you may have gout in addition. Medication for gout may be necessary if diet doesnt help.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Swelling: Swelling has tons of causes. Start with a venous duplex and mapping to rule out the vessels. Then make sure none of the meds you are on cause edema.

Answered 10/9/2013

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