A 41-year-old member asked:
My legs and feet are constantly swollen, even with my hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) and lasix. what causes this and what can i do?
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Dr. Glenn Aufseeseranswered
Podiatry 11 years experience
Edema: Many things can cause swelling of the extremities; trauma, problems with veins, heart issues, kidney disease to name a few. I would recommend evaluation by your physician. Elevation and compression stockings may be helpful to treat the swollen areas.
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