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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness And Swelling In The Ankles?

I am concerned about my boyfriend. I need someone to ell him other than me to get a check up asap. He ask me to google symptoms and Im not sure what I finding. He is falling asleep alot. Has extreme difficulty staying awake. Feet and ankles swell. Goes up the legs slightly. Can t concentrate. Short attention span
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

You have problem of swelling in ankle and sleepiness that may be because of water retention or thyroid problem or decrease blood circulation or kidney related condition or other reasons.
Over weight also cause this type of symptoms.

Consult a physician for clinical examination of ankle.
Clinical examination of ankle and proper investigation helpful for diagnosis.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..

I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness And Swelling In The Ankles?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. You have problem of swelling in ankle and sleepiness that may be because of water retention or thyroid problem or decrease blood circulation or kidney related condition or other reasons. Over weight also cause this type of symptoms. Consult a physician for clinical examination of ankle. Clinical examination of ankle and proper investigation helpful for diagnosis. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. I hope this will help you. Take care. Thank you. Dr Rachana.