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Swelling in both right and left leg?
Hi Sir/Ma'am,
I have this kind of inflammation in both right and left feet. And I have a previous history of Arthritis too. And I am getting fat day by day.So there are some basic questions to ask.
1.Which department should I consult?
2. Can I walk daily because there is both swelling and pain?
3.Also I feel sometimes that both my legs and my right hand are not working.
So what can I do to solve all the problems
If anyone can pls answer, it will be very much helpful.
Thanks
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Do you have any other comorbidities like BP sugar ?
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1.Consult Rheumatologist.
2.First of all consult a doctor and get diagnosed then only U can get a solution and much help and for now avoid walking and if u must walk then use good foam sleepers.
3. Consult for medicine Doctor also.
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Consult rheumatologist, you may need multi system approach with medicine, physiotherapy and some hot fomentation for your swelling
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Image typically point to local structural inflammation or tendinous issues..
Consultation = you need to consult to Orthopaedic surgeon..
You may Avoid walking before investigation and diagnosis established..
Walking may further aggregate the condition
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Consult to Orthopaedic surgeon let's investigate and fine the diagnosis and treat accordingly
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Consult a rheumatologist in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate that.You can Walk daily if it's not painful
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Bilateral foot swelling combined with unexplained weight gain, joint pain, and limb weakness requires a structured medical workup. In a 40-year-old with an arthritis history, this pattern often points to metabolic issues (such as Hypothyroidism), an inflammatory arthritis flare-up, fluid retention, or nerve compression/neuropathy rather than a simple strain.
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Department to Consult: Consult a General Physician / Internal Medicine Specialist or a Rheumatologist for a complete clinical examination.
Initial Blood Tests: A doctor will likely recommend a Thyroid panel (TSH), Inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP, RA Factor/Anti-CCP), Kidney Function Test (Creatinine/Urea), and complete blood counts.
Check the Weakness: If the feeling that your hand or legs "stop working" involves sudden numbness, dropping objects, or loss of balance, get evaluated promptly to rule out nerve involvement or neurological causes.
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Walking Guidelines: You can do light, gentle 10 to 15-minute walks on flat surfaces, but avoid vigorous brisk walking or heavy impact while joints are actively painful and swollen.
Leg Elevation: Elevate your feet on a couple of pillows while lying down to help drain fluid pooling in your ankles.
Dietary Sodium: Reduce table salt, pickles, and processed snacks, as excess sodium worsens water retention in the legs.
Avoid Regular OTC Painkillers: Do not take over-the-counter pain pills continuously without a prescription, as they can increase swelling and strain your kidneys.
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Kindly do connect and give proper history
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Requires physical examination & lab investigations
Kindly consult for detailed evaluation & further advice
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General Medicine or Rheumatologist.
Yes you can walk…start with small steps … sometimes it takes time…as you do daily it goes fine…
Check out in Physical with Treating doc .
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Never stop regular exercises *
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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See an internal medicine specialist.check for cardiac renal or liver pathology also check cbc crp uric acid and RA factors and anti ccp,,; if crp is high.Anemia and low protein level in the blood can also cause fluid retention
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See the doctor find out the cause and then you can resume walking generalized swelling and weight gain can be due to hypothyroidism also .check serum Tsh
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If you have weakness of both legs and hand and if u have neck pain take X-ray cervical spine to rule out spondylitis and myelopathy .rule out pregnancy
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Examination required as such no swelling seen.
If possible walk.
Tab eterocoxib thyocholchicide two times after food or sos for pain
Tab lacilacton one after breakfast alternate for 5 tab.
Take plenty of liquid n water as lacilacton is short acting diuretic.
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Consult an MD Medicine,preferably with Rheumatology evaluation, for proper assessment. Considering the history of arthritis with bilateral swelling and pain, inflammatory/autoimmune causes should be ruled out. CBC, ESR, CRP, RF, anti-CCP ± ANA and thyroid/kidney function tests may be advised based on examination. Avoid strenuous activity and self-medication until evaluated.
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Please consult me for a proper assessment, diagnosis and individualized treatment plan.
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You should consult with orthopedic doctor as well as general physician simultaneously.
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Consult from a good rheumatologist for detailed examination and diagnosis.
From your symptoms and sign there is chance of autoimmune condition.
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For diagnosis you should test your CBC/CRP/ESR/ANA….these test are crucial for you diagnosis
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Swelling in both legs and feet can be due to various reasons , it can be due to heart , liver or kidney pathology, can be due to one or more of the medications you are taking. If you are getting fat day by day , get Thyroid profile also tested and since you have not mentioned what all medications you are taking since before , it could be due to any of the medications you might be taking. Yes ambulation or ealking for short distances will help , since you are having pain too , avoid walking long distance.
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For your 3rd complaint , consult a Neurologist ,and also if swelling over your feet has increased sincesome days or it is gradually increasing , seek medical care by visiting nearby hospital, for this initially visiting MD Medicine doctor would be better
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Keep your leg elevated at night by using pillows under both feet.
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As u provide the history of arthritis
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1.U should consult to orthopedics along with medicine department
2.Firstly consult in these department because as u told that history of arthritis and u feel numbness in right hand and leg and u countinuous gaining weight all these condition worsening ur condition So go to clinic and do proper checkup
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if weight gain occurs then go to investigate first thyroid profiles and ECG if both leg swelling for cardiac issue and also s CBC and s albumin levels for swelling in both feet may be anaemia or hypoalbuminemia
for this consult to md medicine
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Dr. Ekata Priyadarsani
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Cuttack
Hello.
Bilateral foot swelling with weight gain and joint pain can have several causes, including arthritis, venous/lymphatic problems, thyroid disease, kidney/liver disease, cardiac causes or medication related edema. Please consult a General Physician/Medicine specialist first; Rheumatology/Orthopedics may be advised depending on examination.
Although,in the picture shared by you I cannot appreciate significant swelling.
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Regarding walking: gentle walking is usually beneficial, but avoid prolonged walking or strenuous exercise while the feet are significantly painful/swollen. Elevation of the legs and avoiding prolonged standing may help.
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Since you mention that your legs and right hand sometimes feel weak/not working, please get an in-person neurological examination rather than treating this as arthritis.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
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1 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly get a thyroid profile done
Then consult with MD general medicine and MS orthopaedics
According to your symptoms these doctors would be most helpful
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