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What Is The Reason For Breathlessness, Weight Due To Swelling In Ankles, Legs?
Hi, my whole body is swollen, especially the ankles and legs, also the fingers. I put on weight in the last several weeks,I can't breath very well. My blood tests are normal. I used to have problems with my thyroid gland, overactive but gaining weight. Now the TSH 3 and 4 are normal, heart OK, liver and kidney functions normal. I have the feeling that I will explode, especially the feet. the doctors said that they do not know what is causing this swelling. I take tablets for water retention, but no difference. I can't fall asleep for hours. My joints are quite stiff, mainly because of the swelling. I can't walk very well, I get breathless because of the weight and discomfort from the swollen legs, feet and ankles. What do you think is happening with me.Thank you, Gina
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Hi there .
Your disease seems to be complicated since all your blood tests and other investigation are normal.
But there seems to one test you might have missed out on ..... the Venous Doppler test.
This test is done to study the patency of the veins which in your case I think are not draining out the blood adequately.
Secondly it might be due to lymph nodes blockade .
You need to get a lymphangiogram done to check that and proceed accordingly .
Wearing venous stockings while on work will help .
I hope my advice has helped .
Good luck
Your disease seems to be complicated since all your blood tests and other investigation are normal.
But there seems to one test you might have missed out on ..... the Venous Doppler test.
This test is done to study the patency of the veins which in your case I think are not draining out the blood adequately.
Secondly it might be due to lymph nodes blockade .
You need to get a lymphangiogram done to check that and proceed accordingly .
Wearing venous stockings while on work will help .
I hope my advice has helped .
Good luck
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