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Suggest The Type Of Specialist To Consult For Fluid Retention In The Lower Legs

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Question: what doctor specialist would diagnose and treat fluid retention in the lower legs, ankles and top of feet?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
seek advise of Internal Medicine SPecialist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

You need to consult Internal medicine specialist.If the fluid retention is in both lower legs and feet, its likely to be due to systemic cause. You would require further evaluation for some of the following conditions
1. Drug induced
2. Low protein level
4. Cardiac evaluation
5. Renal evaluation

Do get back to me for any details

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD





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Suggest The Type Of Specialist To Consult For Fluid Retention In The Lower Legs

Brief Answer: seek advise of Internal Medicine SPecialist Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day You need to consult Internal medicine specialist.If the fluid retention is in both lower legs and feet, its likely to be due to systemic cause. You would require further evaluation for some of the following conditions 1. Drug induced 2. Low protein level 4. Cardiac evaluation 5. Renal evaluation Do get back to me for any details Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD