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bilatral leg odema , more on rt.side, normal liver, heart, kidneys .causes?
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Edema: Need to be concerned about veins, varicosities, venous insufficiency, venous obstruction all are possible. Are you obese? An exam to look for mechanical obstruction and checking the proteins in your blood as well as any meds your taking will also be needed.
Answered on Aug 1, 2013
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