What Causes Swelling In Feet With Persistent Fever In A Child?

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014

Question: 9 yrs old boy.under weight,swelling feet,constant fevers

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
9 yo boy

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question. I'm sorry he is having this problem. This is difficult to diagnose with the information given. Itbwould be important to be examined, which you mentioned he was. However, I would also consider lab work. I am thinking specifically of the kidneys, mainly due to the persistent swelling. A urinalysis could be done, looking for things like protein and albumin. These could be clues to the underlying problem. I would consult with your doctor about having tests such as these done.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar