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Is Edema A Life Threatening Condition?
Just diagmosed myself with Edema (swelling of legs & feet) popped up over night several days ago. When I spent the 2 day drinking gator-ade & water it went away, I did not drink any all that today and is back like a vengengence. never had anything like this in my life! Is this life threatening?
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Hello
This needs medical evaluation since it could be a sign of congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disorders, or perhaps a deep venous thrombosis of one or both leg veins.
Not necessarily life-threatening but serious
This needs medical evaluation since it could be a sign of congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disorders, or perhaps a deep venous thrombosis of one or both leg veins.
Not necessarily life-threatening but serious
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