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Kirkland, WA
A 42-year-old female asked:

Can vascular insufficiency cause foot edema induced by hot weather & walking?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Vein: Varicose veins or incompetent venous valves in the leg can definitely cause those symptoms. A vascular surgeon could evaluate and advise you. In the meantime try wearing support stockings.
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