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What to do if i have edema (retain fluid in ankles) can a doctor drain this?

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Diuretic: No a doctor will not drain the edema but rather place you on a diuretic eg water pill for your body to secrete the excess fluid most likely or use a unna boot vs compression stocking. The etiology of the fluid retention should however be determined.First.

Answered 5/23/2013

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