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Noticed Swelling In Ankles And Feet, Hair Loss And Softening Nails. What Could It Be?
Hi, my name is Fran and I have noticed slight but persistent swelling in my feet and ankles. The swelling is very slight, but goes as far back as 3 years ago and now interferes with my shoes. Other insidious symptoms hair loss and thinning, and softening nails with ridges, and of course exhausted in the morning upon waking up. What could these symptoms be?
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
Hi thanks for writing here.
Persistent swelling with exhausted feeling in morning can be due to cardiac problem.
It will be better not to ignore this problem and consult your doctor as early as possible.
Softening of nails and hairs can be due to biotin deficiency and this can be corrected with biotin supplement.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
Persistent swelling with exhausted feeling in morning can be due to cardiac problem.
It will be better not to ignore this problem and consult your doctor as early as possible.
Softening of nails and hairs can be due to biotin deficiency and this can be corrected with biotin supplement.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
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