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Today i went to get an ultrasound on my l foot due to the torn tendons. the tech asked me why my r foot was swollen as well, i noted my right hand is as well. what could be the cause ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Complete exam: is necessary.... you have excess fluid beyond the parts of your body involved in the left foot!

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/1/2019

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