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What could make your ankles swell and your calves get real tight? the hurt back and my pain meds aren't helping. nothing is helping. please help
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Edema: Swelling comes from a variety of sources - obstructed return of blood or lymph from the legs, decreased pump function of the heart, liver disease or liver scarring, excess salt intake, loss of protein due to kidney disease and some medications. You will need your doc to help figure this out. Sounds like you need follow up for your back anyway.
Answered 3/12/2016
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