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What Does Swelling In The Feet And Excessive Weight Gain Indicate?
I am female, aged 55. I ve recently gained some weight (probably about 15+ lbs) and my feet and ankles swell during the day. The swelling does go down somewhat overnight or if I put my feet up, but they re still somewhat swollen in the morning. The weight gain came over about 6 months (current weight probably around 180 or so. I m right about 5 9 ). I admit I haven t pushed really hard to lose it, but would that explain the swelling in my feet and ankles?
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Weight gain and swelling on feet is indicative of fluid retention in the body. Renal, liver and cardiac issues such fluid retention. Complete metabolic profile, EKG are indicated for evaluation. Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for necessary evaluation.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Weight gain and swelling on feet is indicative of fluid retention in the body. Renal, liver and cardiac issues such fluid retention. Complete metabolic profile, EKG are indicated for evaluation. Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for necessary evaluation.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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