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Edema.. Swollen Feet
My father has developed a lot of swelling in his both feets.. It has been around 1 month with this swelling and it suddenly occurred.. What could be the reason for this and is it a matter of concern? Please suggest the best action for this.. Thank you in advance 🙏
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Edema of the lower limbs , usually is due to, disorders of the heart ,kidney ,liver , protein deficiency.Ideally you should consult with a general physician in your area for clinical examination and further investigations to determine the cause of the edema
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According to your father's sign and symptom he is suffering from edema like swelling on the feet .
You want to know the reason of that.
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
take plenty of fluid and
take less spicy and fatty foods and
take protein containing food and
do breathing exercise regularly and
Do yoga and meditation and
keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Please consult
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There are many causes for swelling like heart failure , liver & renal failure , low protein etc
That has to be evaluated
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Kindly consult
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Yes,it needs to be investigated.please consult,so i may suggest appropriate investigations.
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meanwhile keep legs elevated.
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Can help you.... kindly provide detailed history for further evaluation and management....
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Detailed history required
Edema can be due to decrease protein in the blood, heart failure, liver problem, kidney problems
Many are there
Detailed evaluation and management are needed
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
Cosmetologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
How could you ignore this
Many causes for pedal
Edema
Kidney
Heart
Postursl
Consult for guidance
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