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Can obesity cause bilateral pitting edema? and how to get rid of it?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO.: Start a plan to lose weight. Cause of bilateral pitting edema has to be ascertained by a doctor.The main cause are cardiac,renal,liver,allergy etc etc Start a simple exercise daily- Walk 15-30 minutes Yoga to improve your breathing & relaxation. Salad & salmon diet.Stop all concentrated sweets,baked goods & decrease sugar .Eat plenty of fruits,vegetables &nuts. warm lemon juice first thing in AM

Answered 12/10/2015

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Obesity-->edema.: Because of the increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to obesity, venous return of blood from the legs to the heart is impaired, leading to fluid accumulation in the legs. Granted other things could cause this edema, but obesity is one possible cause. Losing weight will obviously help.

Answered 4/12/2018

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