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How Can Edema In The Left Ankle Be Treated?
hello, I have liver disease and very minor ascites and edema in my left ankle. I m unsure why, but the last couple of weeks i have been waking up in the middle of the night sweating, but not hot at all. Its mainly my lower trunk, legs and feet that sweat and once I get up and switch sides, it doesn t happen again until the next night. could these symptoms be related?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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You have not mentioned which liver disease you have.
In case of cirrhosis liver, edema fluid can be present in leg.
For that investigate with USG abdomen scan and serum protein estimation to rule out cirrhosis
If needed diuretic drug can be prescribed
Hope this will help you
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You have not mentioned which liver disease you have.
In case of cirrhosis liver, edema fluid can be present in leg.
For that investigate with USG abdomen scan and serum protein estimation to rule out cirrhosis
If needed diuretic drug can be prescribed
Hope this will help you
Consult physician for examination
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