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A 45-year-old female asked:

I have pitted swelling in both legs, in the lower extremities, what could be causing this? i have high blood pressure.

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Dr. Alan Jacksonanswered

Addiction Medicine 32 years experience

Needs evaluation: Could be venous stasis, or a heart condition.

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Dr. Rama Garimellaanswered

Cardiology 35 years experience

See below: Causes pitting edema in both legs:pregnancy, kidney disease, heart failure, chronic lung disease, thyroid disease, liver disease malnutrition, medication, such as corticosteroids or medicine for high blood pressure (hypertension) the contraceptive pill. One leg: a blood clot varicose veins, a growth or cyst. Rarely: being immobile for long periods hot weather, exposure to high altitudes, skin burns

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