Is Sudden Left Sided Facial Swelling- A Sign Of Diabetes Or Recurring Hand And Foot Swelling?

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Facial swelling is not sign of diabetes. Swelling of feet can be effect of diabetes. Signs of diabetes are frequent urination, dry mouth, increased thrust, weight loss, increased fatigue, blurred vision and irritability. You should visit a doctor if you are having above symptoms. Only swelling of the foot and hands does not indicate diabetes.

Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling. When kidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver's production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest. If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away.

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