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What Causes Weight Gain, Swollen Hands And Legs And Tiredness?
Question: Quick weight gain swelling of hands legs feet and mid section feeling tired and weak went to gyno for hormone test and she changed those she took blood and the hormones are not right but this feels like more than that. I do exercise regularly I do eat right I do not overly indulge in alcohol and no drug use nor do I smoke cigarettes I feel terrible
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Good day.
Noted your history. We need a bit more details. Do you have a regular periods? Are you on any chronic medications.
Any thyroid blood works done?
Any pinkish stretch marks on adomen/thighs or shoulders?
There are many causes of sudden weight gain and if you think that you are eating right and exercising regularly, it may be worthwhile to check for thyroid functions and to rule out other hormone tests. Could you attach the reports of your hormone tests?
Regards
Binu
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Good day.
Noted your history. We need a bit more details. Do you have a regular periods? Are you on any chronic medications.
Any thyroid blood works done?
Any pinkish stretch marks on adomen/thighs or shoulders?
There are many causes of sudden weight gain and if you think that you are eating right and exercising regularly, it may be worthwhile to check for thyroid functions and to rule out other hormone tests. Could you attach the reports of your hormone tests?
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hysterectomy in 2008.
Hormone therapy, diurex, thyroid blood work yes and the Dr said it was normal
I am 45 I have stretch marks yes nothing new for me I do not have the test results but will see if I can get. The swelling and tiredness is severe and alarming
Hormone therapy, diurex, thyroid blood work yes and the Dr said it was normal
I am 45 I have stretch marks yes nothing new for me I do not have the test results but will see if I can get. The swelling and tiredness is severe and alarming
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Hormone pills occasionally can cause weight gain.
Any shortness of breath, especially on exertion or on lying down?
It may be worthwhile to get belwo tests
1) Serum albumin and Liver function tests
2) Urine protein
3) 24 hours urine free cortisol
4) An echo cardiogram
5) Kidney function test ( Urea, creatiinine)
These may throw some light in the cause of weight gain and swelling
Regards
Binu
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Hormone pills occasionally can cause weight gain.
Any shortness of breath, especially on exertion or on lying down?
It may be worthwhile to get belwo tests
1) Serum albumin and Liver function tests
2) Urine protein
3) 24 hours urine free cortisol
4) An echo cardiogram
5) Kidney function test ( Urea, creatiinine)
These may throw some light in the cause of weight gain and swelling
Regards
Binu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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