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My mom gets pain in her legs and her feet and they swell often. i thought maybe dehydration or just not enough water. what's wrong?
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Swelling: Swelling of the legs would never be caused by dehydration see your PCP for further evaluation
Answered 6/27/2015
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Not dehydration: Such swelling can be a sign of a thyroid disorder or congestive heart failure. There may be another explanation but it is time you had her seen.
Answered 4/13/2017
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