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Suggest Solution For Swellings On Arms And Legs For A 50-year Old Man.
My brother who is in his 50 s with OCD and probably other undiagnosed isssues has some swelling in both arms hands and one leg/foot. He refuses to go see a doctor but if we could scare him enough maybe he would go. What would be they the possible problems relating to those symptoms.
Hello This could be a sign of a kidney or liver problem with a low protein level. It might also be a sign of congestive heart failure. Bottom line here--it has to be a serious problem and he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible
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Suggest Solution For Swellings On Arms And Legs For A 50-year Old Man.
Hello This could be a sign of a kidney or liver problem with a low protein level. It might also be a sign of congestive heart failure. Bottom line here--it has to be a serious problem and he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible