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SOB and Edema
I'm a 29-year-old female experiencing intermittent pitting edema in my feet. A comprehensive set of tests was conducted to rule out serious underlying conditions, including liver and kidney function tests (LFT, KFT), complete blood count (CBC), serum glucose, lipid profile, urine routine and protein-creatinine ratio, serum cortisol, and thyroid profile.
All results came back normal. Due to the persistent nature of the edema, a 2D echocardiogram was also performed, which was completely normal. The edema was ultimately attributed to prolonged standing. However, l've recently started experiencing shortness of breath while walking, which has made me question whether a 2D echo alone is sufficient to rule out heart failure. Is it possible to have heart failure even if both the echocardiogram and color Doppler appear normal?
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High possibility of Varicose veins
Do you have Visible veins in your legs which are curvy in shape?
Please get a Color Doppler of your legs done and Pulmonary function test
Next Steps
Meanwhile
1. Keep legs elevated on 2 pillows while sleeping
2. When walking, keep heel first then the toe
3. Don't stand continuosly
4. While sitting prefer to sit cross legged instead of legs hanging down continuously
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Heart failure, at your age, with otherwise normal evaluation is unlikely.
Get a lower limb venous doppler to rule out any venous insufficiency.
Cut down your salt intake.
Coming to the issue shortness of breath, it could be because of deconditioning.
Try doing aerobic activities like jogging, swimming and zumba.
Breathing exercises.
If you are still having persistent breathlessness, consult a pulmonologist for spirometry.
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DEPENDENT EDEMA SO JUST PUT A CHAIR IN FRONT OF U N PUT THE LEG ON IT.
AT NIGHT PUT 3 PILLOWS UNDER LEG. SLOWLY EDEMA DECREASE.
TMT 2DECHO NORMAL SO ANY CAUSE FOR SHORTNESS PF BREATH DUE TO HEART.
IF U R O ER WEIGHT IT MIGHT BE A REASON.
U CAN TRY AB PHYLLINSR200 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD SOS OR 3TO 5 DAYS.
FOR ANXIETY
NEXITO10 ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 2 WEEKS.
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Most likely your issues are due to dependent oedema,related to excess weight.
However a,detailed discussion is required
Next Steps
you may consult for guidance and management of weight
Health Tips
https://www.myhealthclinic.org.in/post/busting-obesity-and-related-myths
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As all the tests was normal ,no pathological abnormally was present .
As you complaint is pitting edema on prolonged standing ,it was normal
Elevate you lower limb ,position
It might be present due to obese Also check your BMI
Is there any shortness of breath???
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