
What Causes Swinging Of Legs While Sleeping And Nausea In An Elderly Woman?

I would recommend as follows:
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Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to this clinical situation:
- high levels of uric acid
- arthritis, related to a systemic disorder
- metabolic disorders (such as low vitamin D or calcium levels)
- a nerve damage or neuropathy of the inferior limbs.
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for the possible cause:
- complete blood count and inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate)
- ANA, XXXXXXX Rheumatoid factor
- uric acid plasma levels
- calcium and vitamin D plasma levels
A nerve conduction study may be needed if suspicions of neuropathy are raised during physical exam.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri

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