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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Knee During Day Time
Im a male 57 yo My legs below the knee have started swelling up during the day. Swelling goes away after sleep In addition my leg hair on the lower shin/calf is thinning and I sometimes have itchy toes and heels and possibly thickening nails. I dont sleep well and have begun to go to the bathroom at night every 2 hours (full bladder) 3 weeks ago I had cellulitis on my right shin I am concerned about the above being symptoms of heart failure I am overweight but no matter what I try cannot seem to lose Thoughts?
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
hi
gravitational oedema is common in older age when muscle exercises are not sufficient. since the swelling goes downon lying, it may not be heart failure. Get kidney function tests, serum sodium and pottassium levels after consulting a doctot.Do leg exercises and avoid prolonged standing
best wishes
gravitational oedema is common in older age when muscle exercises are not sufficient. since the swelling goes downon lying, it may not be heart failure. Get kidney function tests, serum sodium and pottassium levels after consulting a doctot.Do leg exercises and avoid prolonged standing
best wishes
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