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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?
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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What Does Swelling In The Feet And Excessive Weight Gain Indicate?
Hello, 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