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Got Edema In Lower Legs, Painful, Normal BP. What Sort Of Treatment Should I Pursue?
Greetings, Dr. Grief,
I am a 55 yo female in mainly good health. I take synthroid, for 13 years now. I get edema in my lower legs, and they are usually painful to touch, ie, I cannot tolerate a massage that includes legs. The visible varicose veins, mainlly lle, are tender to touch, but also my upper legs are painful when massaged. I have a normal BP (120/70's).
I have always had a pulmonic murmur, but only grade 1 or 2 at most.
What sort of evaluation/treatment do you think I should pursue? I don't want things to progress ant further!
Thanks!
Maureen G.
I am a 55 yo female in mainly good health. I take synthroid, for 13 years now. I get edema in my lower legs, and they are usually painful to touch, ie, I cannot tolerate a massage that includes legs. The visible varicose veins, mainlly lle, are tender to touch, but also my upper legs are painful when massaged. I have a normal BP (120/70's).
I have always had a pulmonic murmur, but only grade 1 or 2 at most.
What sort of evaluation/treatment do you think I should pursue? I don't want things to progress ant further!
Thanks!
Maureen G.
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The swelling in the legs along with the pain could be due to a vascular problem like clot, cardiac cause, renal insufficiency, increased salt intake, etc. You need to consult your physician for proper investigations needed.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Thanks for writing to us.
The swelling in the legs along with the pain could be due to a vascular problem like clot, cardiac cause, renal insufficiency, increased salt intake, etc. You need to consult your physician for proper investigations needed.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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