
I Am 50 Years Old (female). Several Years Ago I

Probably hormonal imbalance due to menopause,some examination should be don
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Based on the information in the query the symptoms to be related to hormone disbalance.
This hormonal disbalance is probably due to menopause.
I would recommend to do a blood test to check FSH and estrogen level to confirm or exclude this diagnosis.
I would also recommend a complete blood count to rule out an infection.
Meanwhile, I would recommend using over the counter anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.
After the examination you can contact me again for further evaluation and specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


How does hormonal imbalance cause suprasternal and supraclavicular swelling?
Probably swelling is due to water retention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The suprasternal swelling can be related to water retention.
Water retention is very common during menopause due to estrogen imbalance.
I recommend doing the examinations to confirm the diagnosis.
You should not be worried, because it is as normal as it can be.
I suggest you to eat foods that are natural diuretics such as artichokes, asparagus, beets, brussels sprouts.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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