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Edema in foot and ankle

2020-09-22 09:25:06
Hello doctor,since 1 week i am having pitting edema in foot and ankle i am on medication for my PCOS and thyroid.I am taking metformin,ovacet and thyronorm-50 mcg.What must be the reason plz help me...
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What happens to the swelling when you get up in the morning? Do you wake up in middle of night experiencing breathlessness? Is the foot swelling painful?

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Please consult and take opinion Need to run some blood tests and all the details

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Pitting edema can be due to many reasons. If your thyroid is uncontrolled, water retention, long standing hours, high bp or kidney issues, low hemoglobin
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avoid standing for long hrs, elevate legs on a pillow while sleeping. watch for urine output

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Pcod and thyroid

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