I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism but after regular blood work I was taken off medication & told to get bloodwork every 3 to 6 month. I had bloodwork done 4 months ago & everything was fine. I noticed lately that my ankles are swollen. Is this possibly anything to do with it?
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. As you had hyperthyroidism in the past and now having trouble with swelling I feel it is due to increased level of thyroid hormone and due to this there is a change in the normal cellular mechanism. Swelling is one of the commonest problem in the patients with hyperthyroidism and recheck of the blood is advised. Treatment will include the medication to reduce the thyroid levels and swelling for symptomatic relief. You may be asked to perform physical therapy to improve the metabolism and also strengthen in the muscles. Cardiorespiratory endurance training will help improve the vascular system and avoid the swelling of the ankles. In my clinical practice most cases with hyperthyroidism are having complaints with Swelling of ankles and with thorough clinical examination and a combination of medication and physical therapy helps reduce the swelling and also improve the metabolism. Regards. Jay In Chat Doctor. 