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What Causes Water Retention In Hips, Lower Legs And Swelling In Thighs?
Question: Water retention for two months in hips and lower legs. Very swollen. Using diaretic works well but still retaining. Weeping in legs and inner thighs, running down legs and on to floor. How do I get rid of fluid and swelling?
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be caused
by:
- Heart failure
- Renal failure
If you were my patient I would recommend to do as follows:
- Blood work including BUN and creatinine levels for renal failure.
- Cardiac echo
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Reduce salt intake
- Avoid standing up for long periods
- Use regularly diuretics.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be caused
by:
- Heart failure
- Renal failure
If you were my patient I would recommend to do as follows:
- Blood work including BUN and creatinine levels for renal failure.
- Cardiac echo
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Reduce salt intake
- Avoid standing up for long periods
- Use regularly diuretics.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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