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Completely stopping of salt usage is a recommended thing for edema (legs) patient of 70 years female?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Not Yet: First one must determine the cause of the edema before one assumes a treatment.

Answered 2/5/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Edema: Excessive salt intake is certainly a risk factor for retaining fluids, so limiting to a minimal intake is at least in good medical practices advised for you. Best wishes.

Answered 2/5/2014

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