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Swollon feetand hands

Sent to Health Experts July 26 2006 at 2:22 PM
   

My feet and hands have been swollon for over a week if I put them in ice it does go down. Any other suggestions?

 

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Female , Age: 52

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ice water

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July 26 2006 at 2:41 PM (19 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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Have you had swelling similar to this before ?

Do you have diabetes, hypertension, heart, lung and kidney disease?

Do you stand or sit long time ?

Do you take medications ?

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July 27 2006 at 9:34 AM (18 hours and 52 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: I do not any of the physical problems you mentioned. I am a film editor and I do sit but I do get up and walk around. The only medication I take is zanax. I am 5'5 and weigh 118 lbs. I take daily walks and runonthe weekends.
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July 27 2006 at 10:02 AM (27 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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You may have Underactive Thyroid. I suggest to you to get a blood test to check the thyroid function . If it is normal further teating can be done to rule out any heart , lung and kidney disease.

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August 10 2006 at 3:41 PM (14 days and 5 hours later)
         
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I got blood test done and have low white blood cell count. What does this mean?
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August 10 2006 at 3:50 PM (8 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

White blood cells help fight infection in your body. A mild decrease in white blood cells doesn't indicate a serious illness. But a very low white blood cell count increases the risk of serious infection. Potential causes of a low white blood cell count (leukopenia) include:

  • Infections, such as viral infections and HIV
  • Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus
  • Certain medications used in chemotherapy and some antibiotics
  • Radiation therapy
  • Bone marrow disease, such as leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes

Sometimes the cause of a low white blood cell count can't be determined (idiopathic).

Please click the green accept button if my answer is helpful to you. A positive feedback rating and a bonus would be encouraging. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Take care , Dr.Yetimyan.

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