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Can you please tell me the potential causes of edema in lower leg muscles?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many: Can be from hypertension, increased sodium intake, injury, cardiac problems.
Answered 6/15/2013
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Many possibilities: Some causes of swelling of the legs can include systemic problems such as hypertension, and problems with the kidneys and localized issues such as arthritis, infection, lymphatic obstruction, blood clots, varicose veins, trauma (fracture, sprain, tendonitis) and side effects to medication. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 7/15/2013
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