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What Causes Pitted Edema In The Legs?

I have pitted edema in legs, not asymetrical. Kidney function normal in blood work, but not when urine in container for 24 hours. What would cause edema uneven, n not in blood work?? I have had serious kidney issues in the past. But never showed up in my blood?
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you have got pitting edema . Your kidney function is normal as per blood reports. Other causes of pitting edema are heart and liver disease. You can get your liver and heart function test to be done to exclude these. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link:
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Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Pitted Edema In The Legs?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you have got pitting edema . Your kidney function is normal as per blood reports. Other causes of pitting edema are heart and liver disease. You can get your liver and heart function test to be done to exclude these. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.