Question 1

can risperdal cause pitting edema in lower legs ankles and feet?

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Edema has been: Reported with use of ripserdal. Please let your prescribing provider know promptly about your edema.

Question 2

can constipation cause edema in feet and lower legs?

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No: There is no direct relationship of constipation as the cause of edema in the feet and legs.

Question 3

please tell me what can cause edema (swelling) of the feet and lower legs in a 33y healthy male?

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Many different cause: It could be a heart,kidney or peripheral vain problem.Needs work up by an internist.

Question 4

can hypothyroidism cause pitted edema in my lower legs, ankles and feet?

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Yes it can: But so can many things so don't just assume its the hypthyroidism - visit an internist for a complete exam.

Question 5

how can lower legs edema caused by cardiac issue be treated? how long the edema/ swelling will goes away? and, how to reassure that it is not dvt?

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Leg elevation,: sodium and fluid restriction, diuretic meds, and inotropic meds.  Usually takes some time for it to go away, few days to weeks, even if optimally treated.  DVT is usually unilateral and painful/tender.  If edema is bilateral, occurs spontaneously in a patient with heart failure, and is not painful/tender, it is most likely not DVT.  Ask your doctor for details.

Question 6

my dad hd a heart attack 2 weeks ago and had was int.c.u and had stents. prior to hospital he had ankle edema but now his lower legs are bones causes?

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"are bones" - ?: When you say his lower legs are bones, do you mean you can now see the normal bony landmarks of the ankle? ie it's become normal? He sounds like he had congestive heart failure with ankle edema and it's been properly treated in hospital.   Is this what you were asking?

Question 7

i have edema in lower legs and ankles from 450mg of lyrica (pregabalin) daily for tn.is it ok to go jogging and walking witj thid?

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Yes: The exercise may help to rid of the edema.

Question 8

severe bone pain but the worst is in legs also have a lot of pitting edema in lower legs. feel like im goin to lose my mind from the pain.

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Eval: It is very important to have this evaluated. Bilateral pitting edema means that this is more than a musculoskeletal issue. Your physician will need to determine the cause of your symptoms in order to develop an appropriate treatment regimen.

Question 9

i have general weakness and fatigue along with a edema in lower legs, i have been having shortness of breathe and rapid heart rate but meds have fixed?

Accepted Answer

You don't list what: medications you are taking that has fixed your rapid heart rate. It sounds like you have a cardiac condition of either cardiomyopathy or rhythm disorder or both. You need to take these questions and concerns to your health care provider. Sometimes medications contribute to symptoms and other times the disease process is the cause. Get checked out.

Question 10

13 wbc(8411 abs neutro) esr 45, dermatographia, hip bursitis, edema in lower legs. test neg for lupus, thyroid, rh arth.sent dr to dr. feeling hopeles?

Accepted Answer

It is manageable: No need to feel hopeless. Wait until all test results are in so an accurate diagnosis can be made and from there the appropriate treatment. You may have an autoimmune or thyroid disorder..both manageable

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How can lower legs edema caused by cardiac issue be treated? how long the edema/ swelling will goes away? and, how to reassure that it is not dvt?

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My dad hd a heart attack 2 weeks ago and had was int.c.u and had stents. prior to hospital he had ankle edema but now his lower legs are bones causes?

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I have edema in lower legs and ankles from 450mg of lyrica (pregabalin) daily for tn.is it ok to go jogging and walking witj thid?

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Severe bone pain but the worst is in legs also have a lot of pitting edema in lower legs. feel like im goin to lose my mind from the pain.

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I have general weakness and fatigue along with a edema in lower legs, i have been having shortness of breathe and rapid heart rate but meds have fixed?

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13 wbc(8411 abs neutro) esr 45, dermatographia, hip bursitis, edema in lower legs. test neg for lupus, thyroid, rh arth.sent dr to dr. feeling hopeles?

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