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Leg Edema Plural Effusion Pericardial Effusion With Normal Cardiac Function

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Question : leg edema plural effusion pericardial effusion with normal cardiac function and kidney function . diabetic with good glucose control. Lasix controls fluid
retention . Looking for possible root causes
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A number of reasons

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns

Please note that this could be due to a number of causes including hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, untreated connective tissue disorders (systemic Lubus or rheumatoid arthritis), infection or even malignancy...

This is why I would recommend that you get a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile (T3.T4 and TSH) and parathyroid hormone together with a blood test to measure the level of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and C reactive protein...

I hope you find this helpful...

Let me know if I can assist you further...

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Leg Edema Plural Effusion Pericardial Effusion With Normal Cardiac Function

Brief Answer: A number of reasons Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns Please note that this could be due to a number of causes including hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, untreated connective tissue disorders (systemic Lubus or rheumatoid arthritis), infection or even malignancy... This is why I would recommend that you get a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile (T3.T4 and TSH) and parathyroid hormone together with a blood test to measure the level of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and C reactive protein... I hope you find this helpful... Let me know if I can assist you further...