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Swelling in foot.
My mother has got thyriod and she walks a lot and. Due to which her foot got swelled up. Please it would be greatfull of I can get suggestions.
Get thyroid treated first
Walk only the distance she is comfortable .. if gets swelling then decrease the walking distance
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Swelling(edema) may be due to thyroid problem..
She needs to take her thyroid medicines regularly and also get her Thyroid levels checked up every 3 months..
Next Steps
She can continue walking and exercises.. She can also do ankle stretching exercises..
Consilt your endocrinologist if thyroid levels are not in normal range..
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