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What Causes Leg Edema?
Yes Hi I experience leg edema that my doctor cant find an answer to, what is a good drug for water retention? I also have lightheadedness when I stand still. She has run numerous blood tests and an echo, nothing is wrong. I would appreciate any input Thanx Lynda
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Edema is due to accumulation of fluids in intra-cellular tissue.
Following are the causes:
Congestive heart failure/heart problem, chronic venous insufficiency/ incompetent valve of vein, lymphatic obstruction, protein losing nephropathy, arthritis, infection and high salt intake., hormonal dysfunction
I advice you to go for following tests to narrow down the relevant concern with is responsible for this:
Color doppler USG for venous system, urinary protein/albumin, thyroid hormone and steroid hormone analysis.
(let me know the results if any of them has done yet)
Take following advice:
Do regular walking, elevate leg when sitting, wear leg wedges or keep leg elevated by putting pillow under the leg during sleep, wear sport socks and proper fitting socks.
Avoid: long time standing and sitting with feet dependent, excessive salt intake.
Take healthy diet and plenty of fluids.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Edema is due to accumulation of fluids in intra-cellular tissue.
Following are the causes:
Congestive heart failure/heart problem, chronic venous insufficiency/ incompetent valve of vein, lymphatic obstruction, protein losing nephropathy, arthritis, infection and high salt intake., hormonal dysfunction
I advice you to go for following tests to narrow down the relevant concern with is responsible for this:
Color doppler USG for venous system, urinary protein/albumin, thyroid hormone and steroid hormone analysis.
(let me know the results if any of them has done yet)
Take following advice:
Do regular walking, elevate leg when sitting, wear leg wedges or keep leg elevated by putting pillow under the leg during sleep, wear sport socks and proper fitting socks.
Avoid: long time standing and sitting with feet dependent, excessive salt intake.
Take healthy diet and plenty of fluids.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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