<human>: I have started to wake up in the mornings with swollen hands-the left hand mainly. I am also experiencing pains in my left leg. I am a 27 year old female, 12stone and 5ft 7inches. I exercise twice a week for an hour. Can you offer an explaination? Thanks
<bot>: Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that the swollen limbs could be related to a wrong position during sleeping. Anyway, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- kidney and liver function tests- a urinalysis. A Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels may be needed, in case all the above tests result normal. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 