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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
severe swelling of thighs ankles legs
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
severe swelling of thighs ankles legs
by zorazora, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM
my wife for past week has had severe swelling all over, but mainly on both thighs and ankles. she has had an ultrasound to check veins and blood flow, which is normal and also had blood tests again normal, 2mrw going for liver and thyroid blood test. Dr says this is all tests involving swellings,if tests 2mrw are normal then we are all baffled. it is not painfull but swelling is very severe. can u give me any help on this. she is 38yrs and a smoker.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Dec 03, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 03, 2006 12:00AM
Fluid retention may have several causes -- check liver, kidney, heart, thyroid, urine for protein and ultrasound for clots. Sounds like this is underway. Smoking or course is not healthy for blood vessels.
A rare endocrine cause would be Cushings (excess cortisol).
A rare endocrine cause would be Cushings (excess cortisol).
