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Fluids in feet, legs and abdomen. multiple tests for heart in emergency..etc, they decided i have chronic lymphedema. what kind of doc should i see?
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Lymph edema : If that's the dx, it's treated with compression hose. Your fp should be able to handle for you.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Difficult problem: Your situation is difficult to treat. A vascular surgeon maybe a good start
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