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What indicates regular swelling of feet? my mother"s feet getting swelled like ballon. what to do?

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Dr. Bruce Weisbrot answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possible heart: Take her to the doctor. This is an early sign of congestive heart failure. There are other things this can be but this is the most common cause. Have her watch her salt intake and keep her feet elevated as much as possible.

Answered 6/1/2013

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