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My upper body has extreme edema. especially in the neck, face and upper arms. i have severe tightness in my neck. my poops have been bright yellow for two weeks and i im having trouble going poop. i also have lower back ache?

Q: my upper body has extreme edema. especially in the neck, face and upper arms. i have severe tightness in my neck. my poops have been bright yellow for two weeks and i im having trouble going poop. i also have lower back ache?

: You need to be evaluated by a doctor ASAP. It is not normal to have extreme upper body edema and this needs to be diagnosed ASAP. So, see your doctor or go to the nearest ER-you will likely need a CT of your chest to find out what is wrong. You need to rule out superior vena cava syndrome. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You need to be evaluated by a doctor ASAP. It is not normal to have extreme upper body edema and this needs to be diagnosed ASAP. So, see your doctor or go to the nearest ER-you will likely need a CT of your chest to find out what is wrong. You need to rule out superior vena cava syndrome. Good luck to you!

Answered 5/9/2023

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A member asked:

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