Q Along with swelling I have cold hands and feet, constant fatigue, and it worsens before my period. Are they connected?
A They often arise together from the same problem of circulation and metabolism. When flow does not reach the periphery, the hands and feet turn cold while fluid remains in the tissues. Hormonal change before a period amplifies that tendency once more.
Detailed Answer
Swelling worsening in periods of poor sleep or digestive stagnation belongs to the same picture. Long hours seated with little activity weaken the force that pushes fluid up from the legs. Such patients usually notice the change through heaviness and tight clothing rather than the scale.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Rather than treating each symptom separately, we place circulation and digestion on a single line. When the stagnation loosens, swelling, coldness and fatigue commonly thin out together. For premenstrual swelling we adjust the intensity of care to your cycle.
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