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So i'm told i have idiopathic edema. how long will it take to clear up. woke up with both feet swollen..been a week now.

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Hard to say: Idiopathic means that there is not a known cause so it is difficult to say how long it will last. It could be a few days or a few weeks. In some cases swelling can be a long-term struggle. If you have other conditions, such as varicose veins, this can lead to chronic swelling in the legs and having them treated can help.

Answered 8/20/2014

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