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I have edema both legs and catching my breath when i do simple household chores. what is it?

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Specializes in Pulmonology

See specialist: To young for heart problems, but sometimes a cardiomyopathy (malfunction) heart can occur. Right sided failute or dysfunction, liver problems or circulatory insufficiency. See a doctor.

Answered 8/7/2013

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A member asked:

I have edema both legs and catching my breath when i do simple household chores. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

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