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Medical Conditions - Pedal Edema

Pedal edema is the swelling in the feet caused due to accumulation of fluid. Overweight, long duration of standing or sitting in the same position, a clot in the leg, injury, heart disorders, etc., are the cause for pedal edema. Treatment is based on the cause for the edema and reduction of the swelling.

All pedal edema Q&A

How should I manage severe swelling in abdomen and legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling of the feet and ankles, known as pedal edema, occurs due to fluid accumulation in the tissues.

How do we treat swelling in the left foot of my 79-year-old diabetic mother after fracturing her right knee?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You mentioned your mother has bilateral lower limb edema, especially leg and foot swelling.

I have swelling in one leg, and my urine is foamy. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had renal failure, then you will have developed bilateral pedal edema. But unilateral pedal edema occurs due to gout or cellulitis or DVT (deep vein thrombosis).

What is the treatment for swollen ankles with pedal edema?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have checked your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

Answered By
Dr. Isaac Gana

Dr. Isaac Gana

Weight gain, pitting edema. Hypothyroidism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, your weight gain is most probably due to fluid retention in the body and it is the same fluid retention that is causing edema of your legs, arms, and hands.

Answered By
Dr. Divakara P

Dr. Divakara P

What causes pain and swelling in the foot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be few possible cases for such swelling one is it is related to the kidney. When kidney function is impaired, then due to that, swelling occurs.

My wife's BP is high after switching from Amlodipine to Cilnidipine. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. The recording and monitoring that you are doing are quite commendable.

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