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My mother is 62 years she started to have some leg ankle and feet swelling this summer. it comes and goes quickly. doctor did bloodwork which was normal, normal echo. the swelling came back last week. doctor said possible lyphadema?

Q: my mother is 62 years she started to have some leg ankle and feet swelling this summer. it comes and goes quickly. doctor did bloodwork which was normal, normal echo. the swelling came back last week. doctor said possible lyphadema?

: I do not think it is lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic condition not one that appears and disappears over a short period of time. Is very possible involving blood pressure and heart control. I would schedule an appointment with a cardiologist or internal medicine doctor

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

I do not think it is lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic condition not one that appears and disappears over a short period of time. Is very possible involving blood pressure and heart control. I would schedule an appointment with a cardiologist or internal medicine doctor

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/26/2022

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A member asked:

My mother is 62 years she started to have some leg ankle and feet swelling this summer. it comes and goes quickly. doctor did bloodwork which was normal, normal echo. the swelling came back last week. doctor said possible lyphadema?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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