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If a foot is squeezed, and pitting edema is demonstrated, it is probably due to what?
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More common: Reasons include; 1) venous insufficiency 2) hypertension / cardiac related 3) kidney disease 4) side effects of medication 5) secondary to trauma/injury/surgery.
Answered 3/1/2014
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