swollen legs, feet, and hands, age 40ty female,also, some low grade fevers..
2007-02-23 20:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by Kim M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Kim ,,, if you are having those problems and they are bothersome i would call a DR. and make a appointment. if it is lack of money there are many county service that will pay entirely or help you pay,, depending on what u qualify for ..... get well soon
2007-02-23 20:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by mala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well congestive heart failure causes swelling, but I do not think it causes low grade fever. One of the auto-immune diseases could also be responsible for these symptoms.
I am afraid you will have to go to the doctor and get a work up to see what is going on. I would not wait too long. The swelling is not a good sign.
Good luck to you. Don't be scared, this could be something very simple.
2007-02-24 04:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be Edema
What is edema?
Edema is an observable swelling from fluid accumulation in certain body tissues. Edema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it also is referred to as peripheral edema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues that are outside of the blood vessels. These spaces are known as interstitial spaces or compartments. Most of the body's fluids that are found outside of the cells are normally stored in two spaces; the blood vessels (where the fluids are called the blood volume) and the interstitial spaces (where the fluids are called the interstitial fluid). In various diseases, excess fluid can accumulate in either one or both of these compartments.
2007-02-24 04:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need some blood tests. They need to run your blood sugar, ANA (for rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, and other auto immune disorders), it could also be kidney related.
2007-02-24 04:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by KelBean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor.
2007-02-24 04:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by dog_hell_red 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck!!
Go to the doctor
2007-02-24 22:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by Lady D. J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have any additional info? did it happen suddenly or for a while, have you had surgery, or given birth recently?
2007-02-24 04:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by BrittanyClark82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋