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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain And Swelling On The Ankles And Feet?

I am gaining weight at a rapid weight, brain fog, sluggish, shortness of breath, ankles and feet swell. I have had labs, thyroid is fine and no high blood pressure, ekg is fine, d dimer was elevated but ct scan of chest and venous dopplar of legs show no blood clots, pulmonary function test is fine
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Hello,

One of the possible causes can be diabetes.

I recommend to check the glycemic level and follow up with an endocrinologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Rapid Weight Gain And Swelling On The Ankles And Feet?

Hello, One of the possible causes can be diabetes. I recommend to check the glycemic level and follow up with an endocrinologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician