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What Causes Swollen Ankles And Feet?
hi. I have had swollen ankles and feet for some time thought it was due to the weather but its lasting longer these days. I have an under active thyroid takes meds for that. no other medication except for a water pill don t take often to many trips to the bathroom at work. Also. very tired minute I sit down I can fall asleep. Many talks where I am lost because I feel asleep. Plus over wt. What to do.
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Extreme heat can cause dilated veins and swelling but it is usually not too severe and persistent.
Other causes of swelling of both lower limbs would be: (1) heart disease
(2)side effect of medication
(3)venous disease/varicose veins of both legs
(4)kidney disease
(5)liver disease
If it persists then you may need to be evaluated for one of these conditions.
I hope this helps
Extreme heat can cause dilated veins and swelling but it is usually not too severe and persistent.
Other causes of swelling of both lower limbs would be: (1) heart disease
(2)side effect of medication
(3)venous disease/varicose veins of both legs
(4)kidney disease
(5)liver disease
If it persists then you may need to be evaluated for one of these conditions.
I hope this helps
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