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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Lower Abdomen And Ankles?

i have been having pain in my lower abdomin with swelling also . and now swelling in my ankles and wrists with pain and stiffness .and now my knees and legs also . been very tired and bruising easily and very slow for bruises to dissappear . pain in abdomin has steadily increasing over last few days yet will relieve some if i can sleep or rest . also some vaginal discharge changes last few days . very quick to tire out with little activity and become winded easily . feel weak and with legs and wrists swelling been hard to walk and need help getting around . recently have had alot of stressors : death of bf, loss of relationship ,and loss of my home . started a new relationship 2 weeks ago .about 1 year ago was treated for trich . im a mother or 5 but still possibly can concieve children . im 38 . the backs of my hands are swollen both and both ankles and one knee , my left wrist has has a cyst i believe on it for past 2 years . i been hard to breathe if i do physical activity .bruising easy , lower abdominal pain severe at some times with a pulling feeling everyonce in while which i must immediatly stop and lay down and get in right position for relief and cramping of my hands and feet
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Sorry to know about the hard time you are passing through.I understand your concern.
If I were your treating doctor ,I recommend,
-Advice certain investigations,basic haemogram,blood test for anti nuclear antibodies,coagulation factors,urinanalysis.
USG abdo pelvis.
- Tablet cipro 250 mg twice for 5-7 days for vaginal discharge (prescription drug),combination tab diclofenac+dicyclomine for pelvic pain and pain in joints.If symptoms persists,microscopic examination of vaginal swab will be necessary.
-Cold compression for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day to the swollen joints.
- multivitamin and iron supplements.
-Have minimum 8 hours of sleep.Exercise regularly.Do yoga meditation for destressing yourself.
Further management will depend upon the results of investigations.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Lower Abdomen And Ankles?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Sorry to know about the hard time you are passing through.I understand your concern. If I were your treating doctor ,I recommend, -Advice certain investigations,basic haemogram,blood test for anti nuclear antibodies,coagulation factors,urinanalysis. USG abdo pelvis. - Tablet cipro 250 mg twice for 5-7 days for vaginal discharge (prescription drug),combination tab diclofenac+dicyclomine for pelvic pain and pain in joints.If symptoms persists,microscopic examination of vaginal swab will be necessary. -Cold compression for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day to the swollen joints. - multivitamin and iron supplements. -Have minimum 8 hours of sleep.Exercise regularly.Do yoga meditation for destressing yourself. Further management will depend upon the results of investigations. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.