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Can Weak Knees And Walking Difficulty Be Related To My Stage IV BC With Liver Mets?
I have stage 1V BC with liver mets, There is significant swelling in the feet and ankles, abdominal swelling and a little well-managed pain in the liver, which is swollen, with elevated enzyme counts, but functioning well with no blockages. Why are my knees so weak and making it difficult to walk and take the stairs?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
These are common symptoms in liver failure and generalised swelling is expected. This is caused by hemodynamic changes. General weakness is also expected,but there may be some other cause of knees weakness such as artritis or neuropathy. You need to check your protein levels and consult internal medicines specialist to find proper treatment with diuretics.
WIsh you good health. Regards
These are common symptoms in liver failure and generalised swelling is expected. This is caused by hemodynamic changes. General weakness is also expected,but there may be some other cause of knees weakness such as artritis or neuropathy. You need to check your protein levels and consult internal medicines specialist to find proper treatment with diuretics.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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