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What Causes Edema In The Legs When Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism?

Survived Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroid with admia in legs and feet? On blood thinner, water pills two thyroid meds and one? Apt Monday morning hope to just be on thyroid meds only, not sure protocol? Water retention in gut strange shape, legs and feet in pain, so much pain!!! Wondering if Meds are the reason instead?
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Hi & Welcome.
As per the history given in your query, you seem to have developed a complication of hyperthryoidism called congestive heart failure.

It is a condition in which your heart can't circulate enough blood to meet your body's needs and this has resulted in swollen feet and legs & ascites (retention of water in the abdominal cavity).

Hyperthyroidism can also cause atrial fibrillation, a dangerous arrhythmia that can lead to strokes.

These complications generally are reversible with appropriate treatment.

So, consult your treating physician further evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Edema In The Legs When Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism?

Hi & Welcome. As per the history given in your query, you seem to have developed a complication of hyperthryoidism called congestive heart failure. It is a condition in which your heart can t circulate enough blood to meet your body s needs and this has resulted in swollen feet and legs & ascites (retention of water in the abdominal cavity). Hyperthyroidism can also cause atrial fibrillation, a dangerous arrhythmia that can lead to strokes. These complications generally are reversible with appropriate treatment. So, consult your treating physician further evaluation and appropriate treatment. Best wishes.