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Suggest The Type Of Specialist To Consult For Fluid Retention In The Lower Legs
Question: what doctor specialist would diagnose and treat fluid retention in the lower legs, ankles and top of feet?
Brief Answer:
seek advise of Internal Medicine SPecialist
Detailed Answer:
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You need to consult Internal medicine specialist.If the fluid retention is in both lower legs and feet, its likely to be due to systemic cause. You would require further evaluation for some of the following conditions
1. Drug induced
2. Low protein level
4. Cardiac evaluation
5. Renal evaluation
Do get back to me for any details
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
seek advise of Internal Medicine SPecialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
You need to consult Internal medicine specialist.If the fluid retention is in both lower legs and feet, its likely to be due to systemic cause. You would require further evaluation for some of the following conditions
1. Drug induced
2. Low protein level
4. Cardiac evaluation
5. Renal evaluation
Do get back to me for any details
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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