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What Causes Back Pain And Swelling In The Lower Legs?
I am experiencing hair loss, pain in my lower back, swelling in my lower legs and a 15 pound weight gain. Just recently started feeling tightness in my throat. I m 45, female. Could this be a thyroid issue? I ve always been very healthy and no family history of thyroid problems. Thank you
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
Leg swelling and weight gain! Yes, these symptoms suggest towards hypothyroidism.
So investigate the following:
- Serum TSH
- T4 Estimation
- USG scan can be done
Investigate with above thyroid profile and provide reports for giving more comment. If calf swelling with tenderness occurs, then USG scan needed and further work up will be done accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
Leg swelling and weight gain! Yes, these symptoms suggest towards hypothyroidism.
So investigate the following:
- Serum TSH
- T4 Estimation
- USG scan can be done
Investigate with above thyroid profile and provide reports for giving more comment. If calf swelling with tenderness occurs, then USG scan needed and further work up will be done accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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