In a message dated 3/11/02 5:44:22 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
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> Has anyone heard that swelling of the tongue is a
> symptom? I will be seeing an endocrinologist tomorrow. >>>>
>
> Sure! That is one of the classic symptoms. Actually, people who have severe
> or long standing hypothyroidism tend to swell all over. We tend to hold
> water, and viscous material infiltrates the soft tissues. It shows up well
> on the tongue in some people. The capillaries become more permeable, so
> fluid leaks into tissue, as well. I usually ask people to pull down their
> socks and look for imprints-that is a handy measure of edema.
>
> Doc Don

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