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How Can Excessive Weight Gain, Swollen Legs And Double Chin Be Treated?
I am gaining weight at an alarming rate. I ve now have gainted over 25 lbs since jan 2017 and am only 5 1 . I now have a double chin and both feet, ankles, and legs are abnormally swollen although i limit my salt intake. i am on prescribed medicines; statin and pepcid nightly since 2012 tia stroke.Also taking 2 other prescribed medicines. low or no sodium diet and no cholestral diet. i eat lots of fruits and vegetables and cereal with almond milk. only decaf coffee.
There is the document to prove the side effects of edema with statins via alteration in certain electrolytes and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanics.
Evaluation with rest of the hormonal profile according to the clinician concern is mandatory for further management guidelines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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How Can Excessive Weight Gain, Swollen Legs And Double Chin Be Treated?
Hi, There is the document to prove the side effects of edema with statins via alteration in certain electrolytes and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanics. Evaluation with rest of the hormonal profile according to the clinician concern is mandatory for further management guidelines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon