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What Do Shin Pain, Fatigue And Swelling Of Lower Legs Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Question: She is experiencing surface pain on both shins, the emiting of moisture(ie water like), a loss of strength, and swelling of lower legs.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
She might have a heart failure. Can you upload an image for review?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about what she's experiencing. I have reviewed this information fully. Heart failure might explain these symptoms. This is more likely in persons who have diabetes, hypertension and are overweight. Other possible causes could by kidney and liver diseases.

At this time, I will recommend that she reduces her fluid intake, salt intake. raise the legs when seated and avoid standing up for long hours. If possible, kindly upload an image for review.

In all, she will ultimately need to be examined by her doctor as there is need for more information and testing.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish her well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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What Do Shin Pain, Fatigue And Swelling Of Lower Legs Indicate?

Brief Answer: She might have a heart failure. Can you upload an image for review? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what she's experiencing. I have reviewed this information fully. Heart failure might explain these symptoms. This is more likely in persons who have diabetes, hypertension and are overweight. Other possible causes could by kidney and liver diseases. At this time, I will recommend that she reduces her fluid intake, salt intake. raise the legs when seated and avoid standing up for long hours. If possible, kindly upload an image for review. In all, she will ultimately need to be examined by her doctor as there is need for more information and testing. I hope this guides and helps. I wish her well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.