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What Is The Treatment For Pitting Edema Appearing In Legs In Rheumatic Arthritis Patients ?
my mother 50yr suffering from rheumatic arthritis since last 3yr she is on tab.wysolone5mg od, tab.methotrexate 5mg twice wkly,tab.folvite 5mg od,tab.calten-d od.now bilateral pitting edema on legs since two days.please give mananement
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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Pitting edema in the legs is indicative of heart disease or a renal disease. It needs a detailed examination and investigations from a cardiologist. Long term wysolone intake can also cause pitting edema. Without examination, treatment cannot be suggested.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Pitting edema in the legs is indicative of heart disease or a renal disease. It needs a detailed examination and investigations from a cardiologist. Long term wysolone intake can also cause pitting edema. Without examination, treatment cannot be suggested.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
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