Question 1

what do you recommend for pedal edema?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: If related to venous insufficiency, compression stockings and elevation (keeping feet up). If due to volume overload, Lasix (furosemide) or other diuretic. If this is a new problem check with your doctor.

Question 2

what does pedal edema mean in lay terms?

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Swollen feet: Not much more to add, swollen feet can be caused by a number of problems, some serious, some less so.

Question 3

what is pedal edema? why do people get it?

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Swollen feet.: Pedal edema (swollen feet) has any number of causes: venous disease, obesity, lymph problems, liver disease, kidney disease, or heart disease. High blood pressure often goes hand in had with these conditions. Some medicines (calcium channel blockers, thiazolidinediones, eg) can cause swelling too.

Question 4

if i get pedal edema will my soles get puffy too?

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Most likely not: The tissues in your soles usually dose not swell much comparing to  the rest of the foot.

Question 5

what are the symtoms of bylateral pedal edema of +2?

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It depends: Usually this is asymptomatic/no symptoms.  However, bilateral edema is indicative of some systemic problem and needs to be seen by your pcp or internist for diagnosis of cause.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: pedal edema?

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Swelling of the feet: Pedal edema is fluid collection or swelling of the feet.

Question 7

is having pedal edema for a long time harmful? what type of medicines are
there foredema caused by lever deasease

Accepted Answer

Yes: More importantly than the local tissues being stretched out from the swelling is the need to address the reason your swelling is so difficult to get down.  Discuss with your md.

Question 8

can severe pedal edema be associated with smoking?

Accepted Answer

Ischemia: Smoking causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels and in general is bad for circulation. It can directly or indirectly cause all kinds of circulatory disturbance.
Usually, the main concern is ischemia or lack of blood flow though.

Question 9

could you tell me the causes of pitting pedal edema?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: It could be poor circulation or bad valves in the veins, varicose veins, heart trouble, kidney trouble, hypertention.

Question 10

any over-the-counter help for someone with pedal edema?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Salt restriction and leg elevation often help.

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