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What Causes Swollen Leg With Pain In The Knee And Ankle?
Question: She is my sister staying at XXXXXXX symptom is swelling leg and pain in knee, ankle joints. Please send me the email ID so that I can share the test reports.
Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Your Sister seems to be suffering from multiple joint pains. She also has abnormal thyroid report which could be the cause of her problem.
Hypothyroidism can cause feelings of weakness, tiredness, increased sleep, depression, joint pains, arthritis.
It is best she consult with Endocrinologist for proper treatment of hypothyroidism with hormone supplements.
The joint pains shall resolve in time. She can apply warm packs to the affected regions, avoid heavy activity, take Tablet Paracetamol 650mg thrice a day for 10 days.
Kindly review with me on her progress.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Hypothyroidism Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Your Sister seems to be suffering from multiple joint pains. She also has abnormal thyroid report which could be the cause of her problem.
Hypothyroidism can cause feelings of weakness, tiredness, increased sleep, depression, joint pains, arthritis.
It is best she consult with Endocrinologist for proper treatment of hypothyroidism with hormone supplements.
The joint pains shall resolve in time. She can apply warm packs to the affected regions, avoid heavy activity, take Tablet Paracetamol 650mg thrice a day for 10 days.
Kindly review with me on her progress.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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