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Moderate swelling of abdomen or legs
Moderate swelling of the abdomen or the legs is a condition caused by an accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues. Causes of moderate swelling may include certain medications and various underlying medical conditions such as heart failure.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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