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5 Hospitalizations With Lower Leg(s) Unexplained Cellulitis , Along With
Question: 5 hospitalizations with lower leg(s) unexplained cellulitis, along with muscle weakness , joint pain, headaches, loss of appetite, bloating, irritability, SOB, random heart thumping, raynauds, vasculitis, constant diarrhea - sometimes all blood, severe heartburn and daily feeling chills. Plus, I've recently gained over 20 pounds within 3 months. SORRY FOR ALL OF THE DIFFERENT ISSUES! My doctors and the ER keep referring me to rheumatologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, gastroenterology doctors. No real answers though.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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I understand your concern and would like to explain that your clinical symptomatology is spread in several organ systems. This is the reason why you are recommended to consult several specialists.
The first suspicion is in favor of a systemic inflammation/infection. I recommend to discuss with your doctor on the opportunity of checking laboratory tests for Lyme disease; and inflammation tests (PCR, ESR, etc.)
In addition, regarding your weight gain, it is necessary to exclude fluid retension. A cardiac ultrasound and NT-proBNP would be helpful.
A cardiac magnetic resonance imaging would clarify more precisely any presence of cardiac structure and function impairment.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that your clinical symptomatology is spread in several organ systems. This is the reason why you are recommended to consult several specialists.
The first suspicion is in favor of a systemic inflammation/infection. I recommend to discuss with your doctor on the opportunity of checking laboratory tests for Lyme disease; and inflammation tests (PCR, ESR, etc.)
In addition, regarding your weight gain, it is necessary to exclude fluid retension. A cardiac ultrasound and NT-proBNP would be helpful.
A cardiac magnetic resonance imaging would clarify more precisely any presence of cardiac structure and function impairment.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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