Just Answer Just Answer

Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP
(Not a Health Question?)

Question

can kidney disease and other inflammatory disease bring on ...


Sent to Health Experts July 14, 2006 2:02 a.m.

can kidney disease and other inflammatory disease bring on swollen leg?

Optional Information:
Female , Age: 70

Already Tried:
iron
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $2   
Answer
July 14, 2006 2:23 a.m. (20 minutes and 51 seconds later)
REPLIED Check Mark

Yes, both can bring on swelling int the legs.

__________________
Please click "ACCEPT" if I answered your question to your satisfaction so that I may get credit for my work.

If you AREN'T satisfied, please ask for clarification or more information.
PictureFamily Physician  -- Doctor (MD) -- 99% Positive Feedback on 3349 Health Accepts
Physician with 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine
5/7/2008 to 5/14/2008
Answer
July 14, 2006 2:47 a.m. (23 minutes and 39 seconds later)
ACCEPTED Check Mark

My name is Steve. I also answer Health Questions here at JustAnswer. I would like to add to the information that was previously given to you by my colleague.

Leg swelling and have many causes, both direct (such as injury or standing too long) and indirect (such as heart disease, kidney disease or other systemic illness). Treatment of leg swelling will, of course, differ -- depending on the cause.

To find out more about the causes and treatment of leg swelling, Click here.

Click above Link(s) (if any) for additional information.

Let me know if you need more input. If not, thanks for the opportunity to assist you... Please honor my efforts by Clicking the green 'Accept' button (located within this post -- above-right). Adding a bonus -- should you wish to do so -- would be warmly welcomed.

Good Luck!

Steve


__________________
Counselor /listener/collaborative problem solver. Thanks!
PictureSteve -- a.k.a. Oreport  -- Voc Rehab Counselor, M. Ed. -- 98% Positive Feedback on 469 Health Accepts
Disability/Rehab Consultant. Broad knowledge of many chronic and acute health problems.
Reply to Family Physician
Sent July 14, 2006 2:48 a.m. (53 seconds later)

I've done some research to that effect. I just don't understand. The last two doctors said that no way could kidney cause swollen feet. thanks
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
July 14, 2006 3:13 a.m. (25 minutes and 34 seconds later)

THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
PictureSteve -- a.k.a. Oreport  -- Voc Rehab Counselor, M. Ed. -- 98% Positive Feedback on 469 Health Accepts
Disability/Rehab Consultant. Broad knowledge of many chronic and acute health problems.

Think you can answer this question?
 Login or  Become an Expert









DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.
   Just Answer! > Medical Questions & Online Health Advice > Heart Questions