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Edema of the legs – Our doctor’s opinion
As part of its quality approach, Passeportsanté.net invites you to discover the opinion of a health professional. Dr Dominic Larose, gives you his opinion on theedema legs :
Edema of the legs is often the symptom of an underlying disease. The onset of bilateral edema that persists should take you to the doctor. Edema that suddenly appears in only one leg can be caused by thrombophlebitis: you should see it right away. For a patient who suffers from heart failure or lung disease, the appearance or worsening of edema may mean that the basic disease has deteriorated, it will also be necessary to consult. If you gain a few pounds very quickly and your legs are swollen, you haven’t put on weight, you probably have edema! Dr Dominic Larose, M.D., CMFC(MU) FACEP |