Carmen N. asked
I am a 38-year-old with Crohn's disease, a colostomy bag, a history of opiate and heroin use, and I am a syringe user. I have regular blood checks for hepatitis C and HIV, all of which have been negative. Every morning, my feet and hands are swollen, a condition that has persisted for over 10 years. My GI doctor once prescribed water pills, but they had to be discontinued due to dehydration from my Crohn's disease. I recently spent 75 days in jail, where I was drug-free, yet the swelling continued. My hands swell more quickly in warmer weather, and even with minimal salt intake, the swelling persists. My hands are so swollen that I can't touch my pinky to my thumb, and sometimes my face also puffs up. I am not overweight, smoke cigarettes occasionally, and have good blood pressure, sometimes even on the low side. What could be causing my hands and feet to swell every morning until midday, and sometimes even at night?
October 24th, 2024
David J. answered
The swelling in your hands and feet could be due to several factors, including excessive salt intake...
October 24th, 2024
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