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Question: I am a 65 yr old disabled veteran (wheelchair bound) with neuropathy- scerladerma from agent orange exposure and just started to get edema in top of left foot and leg. What can be causing this edema? My left foot is twice the size of the right one.
Brief Answer:
Immobilisation vs Cardiac disease.Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
The probable cause of pedal edema in your case is prolonged immobilization and associated neuropathy.
Its extremely important to rule out underlying cardiac disease as well which can start as pedal edema.
Hence I strongly advise you to have a baseline ECG and 2 Dimensional echo.
Further management largely depends on the test results.
Thank you.
Immobilisation vs Cardiac disease.Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
The probable cause of pedal edema in your case is prolonged immobilization and associated neuropathy.
Its extremely important to rule out underlying cardiac disease as well which can start as pedal edema.
Hence I strongly advise you to have a baseline ECG and 2 Dimensional echo.
Further management largely depends on the test results.
Thank you.
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