Swelling of the hands and feet is edema, you can hang nephrology, cardiology, endocrine metabolism, combined with other accompanying symptoms to determine.
1. Nephrology: can be seen in glomerular disease, diabetic nephropathy, edema with hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, renal function abnormalities, routine urinalysis, renal function tests to assist in the diagnosis.
2. Cardiology: Commonly seen in chronic heart failure, pericarditis, edema with chest tightness, stridor, dyspnea, etc., according to electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, coronary angiography, etc. to further clarify the cause of the disease.
3. Endocrinology and metabolism: such as malnutrition, hypothyroidism, etc., edema is often accompanied by subcutaneous fat flaccidity, hypoproteinemia, etc., feasible thyroid function, liver function and other comprehensive judgment.
There are many reasons for swelling of the hands and feet, according to other symptoms and medical history to the hospital guidance desk consultation, under the guidance of the doctor to avoid delays in treatment.