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My husband is having major swelling in his feet so bad he can't hardly walk. he says its almost a burning feeling. is this too much salt in diet?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: He is having a heart attack until proved otherwise.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My husband is having major swelling in his feet so bad he can't hardly walk. he says its almost a burning feeling. is this too much salt in diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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