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What Is The Cause Of Peripheral Adema Of Both Feet
Question: What is the cause of peripheral adema of both feet bottoms.I have healthy legs & feet & am very active. I have had a vascular study done & electromylogram. I have been cleared of myopathy & rfadlculopathy.all are excellent. also cleared of neuropathy.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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I understand your concern and would explain that there are many causes underlying fluid retention: heart failure, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, low proteins.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound and NT-pro BNP levels in order to investigate on possible heart failure
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalances
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose and HBA1C levels for diabetes
- Total protein and albumin plasma levels.
If all the above tests result normal, there is no reason to worry about!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that there are many causes underlying fluid retention: heart failure, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, low proteins.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound and NT-pro BNP levels in order to investigate on possible heart failure
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalances
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose and HBA1C levels for diabetes
- Total protein and albumin plasma levels.
If all the above tests result normal, there is no reason to worry about!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I had very extensive blood tests. I have had cardiac ultra sound, kidney & liver function tersts, fasting glucose, hba1c levels. not sure about total protein, & blood electrolytes. L am very frustrateed.
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
I am glad that all your tests have resulted normal!
So, it seems that nothing serious is going on and there is no reason to worry about!
Another possible cause to consider would be lymphedema, which is a disorder affecting the lymphatic system and its drainage to the venous system.
Unfortunately in such case, there is not too much to be done, besides wearing compression socks and avoiding prolonged standing up position.
Low dose of diuretics ( furasemid) can help too).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
I am glad that all your tests have resulted normal!
So, it seems that nothing serious is going on and there is no reason to worry about!
Another possible cause to consider would be lymphedema, which is a disorder affecting the lymphatic system and its drainage to the venous system.
Unfortunately in such case, there is not too much to be done, besides wearing compression socks and avoiding prolonged standing up position.
Low dose of diuretics ( furasemid) can help too).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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