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I taking pd yet still have swelling in legs and feet is there a treatment?

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Dr. James Isobe answered

Yes: Swelling of the feet and legs is a symptom which comes on with prolonged sitting/standing, obesity, venous incompetence, heart failure, kidney problems, and persistence of this should prompt you to seek help of a phlebologist. Check out www.Phlebology.Org to find one in your area.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/26/2019

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Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

Yes: Find the cause for the swelling. A treatment plan can then be instituted.

Dr Tobin and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/3/2018

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A member asked:

I taking pd yet still have swelling in legs and feet is there a treatment?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Isobe answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

Dr Tobin and another doctor agreed

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