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What Causes Swelling In Neck And Legs After Treated Proteinuria?

Hi was diagnosed with Proteinuria 4 years back and was treated with cartico steroid for around 1 year. Proteinuria disappeared just within couple of weeks but the treatment was continued for around 8 months.

My all reports are consistently normal (Urine routine , spot test, 24 Hrs urine test, blood tests ..etc) since then but I have a swelling/edima around neck, abdomen and lower part of legs.

What could be the problem?



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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns.

The swelling you have mentioned is due to the effects of corticosteroids. When we start corticosteriods you will have all these symptoms and signs which means the drug is acting to treat protenuria. It is normal to have and it will go with time when your doctor taper the dose. The symptoms you have mentioned are not due to the protenuria.

Hope you got the answer.

Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
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What Causes Swelling In Neck And Legs After Treated Proteinuria?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. The swelling you have mentioned is due to the effects of corticosteroids. When we start corticosteriods you will have all these symptoms and signs which means the drug is acting to treat protenuria. It is normal to have and it will go with time when your doctor taper the dose. The symptoms you have mentioned are not due to the protenuria. Hope you got the answer. Regards, Dr.Alekhya.