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Suggest Therapy For Moderate Idiopathic Leg Edema

I am a female, 43 years old, with a history of moderate idiopathic leg edema lasting for almost 20 years. I am not obese nor any significant cardiac, kidney, lymphatic or metabolic condition was diagnosed. Do you have any suggestion about the therapy of this problem? Thanks in advance
Thu, 31 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Edema can occur as a result of gravity, especially from sitting or standing in one place for too long. Water naturally gets pulled down into your legs and feet.

Edema can happen from a weakening in the valves of the veins in the legs (a condition called venous insufficiency) and is treated with leg elevation, compressive stockings, and sometimes diuretics. The initial treatment of idiopathic edema is spironolactone.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Therapy For Moderate Idiopathic Leg Edema

Hello, Edema can occur as a result of gravity, especially from sitting or standing in one place for too long. Water naturally gets pulled down into your legs and feet. Edema can happen from a weakening in the valves of the veins in the legs (a condition called venous insufficiency) and is treated with leg elevation, compressive stockings, and sometimes diuretics. The initial treatment of idiopathic edema is spironolactone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician