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I taking pd yet still have swelling in legs and feet is there a treatment?
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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.
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Yes: Find the cause for the swelling. A treatment plan can then be instituted.
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