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What Causes Edema In Legs, Joint Pains And Hair Loss?

hi, I had edema in both my legs, after elevating them, i felt hot sensations in my legs and hands. Have been experienceing joint pains for a while, hair loss, inadvertent itching on my face and chest. Fatigue is my nemisis, as it comes and goes. I noticed lately that i have sensitivity to sun. All my work up are normal. What could this be?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have edema in legs, joint pains and hair loss. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like medication reaction or side-effect , rheumatoid arthritis , multiple sclerosis , anemia or diabetes, type 2 . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examination physically order blood test along with other test and treat it accordingly . You should also consult dermatologist for hair loss to rule out factors like fungal infection genetic factors and side effects of some medicine . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , methotrexate , furosemide and analgesic for leg pain and joint swelling and minoxidil along with finpecia for hairs . For now keep your scalp clean , keep your legs elevated while sleeping and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Edema In Legs, Joint Pains And Hair Loss?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have edema in legs, joint pains and hair loss. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like medication reaction or side-effect , rheumatoid arthritis , multiple sclerosis , anemia or diabetes, type 2 . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examination physically order blood test along with other test and treat it accordingly . You should also consult dermatologist for hair loss to rule out factors like fungal infection genetic factors and side effects of some medicine . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , methotrexate , furosemide and analgesic for leg pain and joint swelling and minoxidil along with finpecia for hairs . For now keep your scalp clean , keep your legs elevated while sleeping and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari