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Why do my feet and legs swell even though i am not overweight?
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Many causes: The most common cause is venous insufficiency (incompetent valves in your veins) which is an inherited condition. Other causes include nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, protein losing enteropathy, and lymphatic insufficiency for various reasons. Have you been out of the country...To asia?
Answered 9/20/2013
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