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I have been swollen for weeks.my legs, ankles, hands and ...

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I have been swollen for weeks.my legs, ankles, hands and face. My lower back at where my kidneys are hurts like someone punched me there several times. I've called the doctor but can't get a call back is it time to go to the hospital now.

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Female , Age: 32years

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IB Profen, pain killers, drinking water and took a antibiotic prescibed by doctor for bladder infection

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February 12 8:33 PM (1 minute and 10 seconds later)
         
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Sounds like are definitely having some kidney problems. If the swelling is severe, or the pain, yes, I would go to the ER tonight.

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February 12 8:40 PM (6 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
My hands and feet are almost twice the size. I've stayed off my feet most of day and the swelling has not gone down this morning my hands and face swelled up.
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February 12 8:46 PM (5 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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