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Bilateral pitting edema. and veins showing on feet causing this? had for about a month now.causes?i am over weight. i just had umbilical surgery 6week
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Bilateral edema: Call your doctor or go to ER today. may be due to clots(after surgery) , scarring, venous stasis, increased abdominal pressure.( abdominal HTN). Elevate feet, do not wear tight socks. May need diuretic to remove fluid Would also check EF and heart echocardiogram. Check BP. f/u w/doc ER today
Answered 12/7/2015
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