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What Causes Swollen Feet And Hands While Standing?
Question: Hi, I recently had swollen feet and hands...not consistent...usually happens when I am standing or need to urinate. But prior to that...4-6 months ago I've had a stroke like episode... And that was due to shortness of breath... And the shortness of breath has gradually worsen since then... The doctors couldn't pin point exactly what was wrong with me... I was discharged with the knowledge from the doctors that I may have fluid around my heart which is causing my shortness of breath... I went home with 4 prescribed medications.. Which are coversyl 2mg, furosemide 20mg, carvedilol 3. 125mg & Teva-spironolactone. I was given a month worth to take... But those pills made me feel ok at times and worse most of the times I was taking them. I decided to gradually lean off those pill and started taking Coq10 and fish oil supplements.... Which it took getting use to... Now whatever symptoms I've had I still have... Shortness of breath often occurs while I do household activity and walking... I still have my cough I had then.... Runny nose, itchy throat... Swollen hands and feet numbness of my tongue and around my mouth along with shortness of breath I experienced just this week... And one thing I discovered lately that I didn't notice before is some sort of infection in my right ear... I plan to see my doctor...as soon as I have arranged a transportation means... Cause I wouldn't want to commute on my own... But until then can any doctor tell me what I have? And what I can do till I see my doctor?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to Vitamin D3 and B12 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have can be due to generalized weakness, low levels of vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12, water retention in the body, compromised renal function and a minor chest infection. All these symptoms need a detailed evaluation by your physician and a few investigations.
Till the time you meet your physician you need to increase the electrolyte rich fluid intake like Garotade and start with methylcobalamin supplements.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to Vitamin D3 and B12 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have can be due to generalized weakness, low levels of vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12, water retention in the body, compromised renal function and a minor chest infection. All these symptoms need a detailed evaluation by your physician and a few investigations.
Till the time you meet your physician you need to increase the electrolyte rich fluid intake like Garotade and start with methylcobalamin supplements.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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