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What causes swollen legs?
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Various causes: The commonest causes of bilateral leg swelling are fluid retention which may be caused by weak or incompetent veins, heart failure,liver or kidney disorders, some medications, excess salt ingestion, underactive thyroid,etc. Your physician will evaluate you and order any needed tests in order to make a diagnosis.
Answered 5/16/2018
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Leg swelling.: Many things from simple dietary indiscretions, such as an excess of salt, to medical conditions including congestive heart failure, kidney insufficiency or liver insufficiency, can cause the legs to swell. Could also be related to arthritis, gout, plantar fasciitis or even medications (calcium channel blockers or NSAIDs like Naproxen). Work-up is necessary.
Answered 12/6/2015
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Swollen legs: Swollen legs can be due to various reasons like fluid retention which may be secondary to weak or incompetent veins, heart failure,liver or kidney disorders, some medications, under active thyroid,etc. Your doctor can examine and do investigations to find the cause.
Answered 1/16/2017
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