I am taking met xl am 25/5 & noticing swelling...

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What is the treatment of swollen legs?
The treatment of swollen legs depends on the cause. We recommend that you visit the internal medicine doctor for the necessary tests
In the case of a tight breathing and fatigue and suffocation during sleep it is a reference to the problem of weakness of the heart muscle and needs treatment such as DIGOXIN or treatment such as LAZIX
In the case of a shortage of urine quantity, the problem is kidney and is treated either by medication or dialysis
In the case of enlarged abdomen and yellowing, the problem is the liver and is treated according to the condition of the liver
In the case of thyroid dysfunction hormone must be compensated
In the case of lymphoid obstruction you may need surgery
Iron and vitamin supplements in case of malnutrition
Change medications that cause swelling of the legs such as AMICOR
What causes swelling of the legs?
Dysfunction of kidney
Dysfunction of liver
Dysfunction of the heart
Weak veins, varicose veins and thrombosis
Lazy in the thyroid
Dysfunction of the lymphatic system
Clots in blood vessels
Side effects of drugs
Anemia
What are the tests needed to determine the cause of swelling of the legs?
Clinical examination
blood test
Chest X-ray
Kidney and liver functions
TSH analysis of thyroid gland
ECG
Doppler picture of the legs
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