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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Bloating, Diarrhea And Swollen Ankles
Question: I've had stomach bloating gas and loose bowels and funny sensations through my body and swelling in my ankles electrolytes were ok but my co2 was 15 then had it checked again it went back up to 22 thought I had a stomach virus I've had this four weeks and I know I've had angxity from worrying about it
Brief Answer:
Low protein level can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Swelling can be caused by several issues including low protein level, kidney failure or heart failure.
If you have any shortness of breath, weakness, chest pains, heart has to be checked with an ultrasound.
If your urine is foamy, most likely its a kidney issue and you are loosing proteins with it.
Stomach virus lasts few days and after a week its long gone. So it could be something else.
If you have not had any colonoscopy in last 10 years, it is good to have it done.
I suggest you to consult your doctor once again and have urine analysis and protein levels checked.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Low protein level can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Swelling can be caused by several issues including low protein level, kidney failure or heart failure.
If you have any shortness of breath, weakness, chest pains, heart has to be checked with an ultrasound.
If your urine is foamy, most likely its a kidney issue and you are loosing proteins with it.
Stomach virus lasts few days and after a week its long gone. So it could be something else.
If you have not had any colonoscopy in last 10 years, it is good to have it done.
I suggest you to consult your doctor once again and have urine analysis and protein levels checked.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what is low protein caused from and can it be corrected,
I had a colonoscopy and the scope down my throat done two years ago
I had a colonoscopy and the scope down my throat done two years ago
Brief Answer:
Protein rich diet can help.
Detailed Answer:
Low protein can appear due to low consumption of it or loosing it with urine. First you should check your urine. If no protein, you can try to increase protein intake with diet.
Protein rich diet can help.
Detailed Answer:
Low protein can appear due to low consumption of it or loosing it with urine. First you should check your urine. If no protein, you can try to increase protein intake with diet.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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