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What Causes Swelling In The Legs?
My moms age is 76 her blood test shows the bilirubin lebilvel as 2.3 and the doctor advised a ct scan Her cholesterol level sugar and all is within limits There s swelling in her legs ( both) Right no restrictions on salt intake eventhough doctor advised to avoid it Pl advise
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Leg swelling caused is by the retention of fluid in leg tissues. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys.
I would like to advise you few investigations before I could arrive at a diagnosis
renal function test,ECG,chest xray,liver function test.
lesix 20 may provide relief,salt restriction will help leg elevation should be avoided unless a cardiac failure is ruled out, rest treatment depends on the findings
hope this was helpful,let me know if you have any further queries.
thanks for writing
Leg swelling caused is by the retention of fluid in leg tissues. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys.
I would like to advise you few investigations before I could arrive at a diagnosis
renal function test,ECG,chest xray,liver function test.
lesix 20 may provide relief,salt restriction will help leg elevation should be avoided unless a cardiac failure is ruled out, rest treatment depends on the findings
hope this was helpful,let me know if you have any further queries.
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