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Slight odema in legs but worse in one feel bit breathless too had blood tests but all come back fine had heart check that fine too. what could it be.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

D-dimer: You need a d-dimer test. IF positive, you need a high resolution spiral CT with contrast to rule out a blood clot in your lungs. Don't delay.

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Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

Slight odema in legs but worse in one feel bit breathless too had blood tests but all come back fine had heart check that fine too. what could it be.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Chu and another doctor agreed

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