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Swelling in legs, feet and ankles Report
Swelling in the feet, ankles or legs is called peripheral edema. It is the abnormal buildup of fluid that may be due to long periods of standing or sitting, varicose veins, kidney disease, excess weight, medications, injury, age or serious illness such as congestive heart failure.
What we've learned from patients who report Swelling in legs, feet and ankles
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
825 |  |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
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2,212 |  |
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Mild
|
3,083 |  |
|
None
|
3,718 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Swelling in legs, feet and ankles
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasix | 3 |  |
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| Furosemide | 2 | |
|
| Atenolol | 1 | |
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| Ace bandage(s) | 1 | |
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| Ibuprofen | 1 | |
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| Triamterene | 1 | |
|
| Compression Stockings/Socks | 1 | |
|
| Hot bath with Epsom Salts and Essential Oils | 1 | |
|
| PMS-Hydrochlorothiazide | 1 | |
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| Nabumetone | 1 | |
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| Meloxicam | 1 | |
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| Norvasc | 1 | |
|
| Methylprednisolone Dose Pack | 1 | |
|
| Coversyl | 1 | |
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| Mobic | 1 | |
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| Gabapentin | 1 | |
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| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ | 1 | |
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| Spironolactone | 1 | |
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| Naproxen Prescription | 1 | |
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| Hot Baths | 1 | |
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| Amantadine | 1 | |
Report created on February 12, 2012.