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Want to clarify my question. if i press on top of 2 y.o chubby foot it leaves a small dent & rebounds in 3-5 seconds or less.pitting edema? worry?
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PEDAL EDEMA ?: Infrequent among young kids unless he is sick. See md if with pedal edema.
Answered 4/18/2013
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