
What Could Cause Swelling In The Left Leg And Foot, Slight Chest Pain And Heart Palpitations When Diagnosed With An Under-active Thyroid?

I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes:
- increased fluid retention (possible heart failure, kidney or liver dysfunction)
- drugs adverse effects. I would like to know the name of the anti-hypertensive drugs that you are using. You should know that calcium channel blockers can lead to leg swelling as a common adverse effect.
- chronic venous insufficiency. Are the swollen legs related to standing up position?
- arthritis. Do you have joint pain? This would be indicative of arthritis or inflammation.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound
- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests
- PCR for inflammation
- a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels may be needed in case of suspicions on possible chronic venous insufficiency.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri

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