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Swelling throughout body even stomache, liver, thyriod, kidney and heart tests are normal. drs. are stumped on the edema, please help me.

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Dr. Howard Rubin answered

Edema: Be more specific. Total body swelling can occur with low Albumin from kidney or liver problems. Lowere extremity swelling can occur with lymphedema. Constrictive pericarditis can cause severe swelling.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Make sure: Albumin in blood checked might have sleep apnea/ pulmonary hypertension make sure you're on a low salt diet.

Answered 12/31/2017

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A member asked:

Swelling throughout body even stomache, liver, thyriod, kidney and heart tests are normal. drs. are stumped on the edema, please help me.

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