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Pitted edema from working out, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: Pitting edema is not normal, many etiology.So go to see you dr gor check up with blood test.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. William Nall answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Processed Food: I would cut out as much processed food as possible in the meantime. The salt in those products can really cause swelling issues.

Answered 9/28/2016

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