i have swelling of both legs with pitting. i have had the swelling for over 2 weeks and it does not

	Asked by Unregistered on Sat 23, May 2009 07:48am :
	i have swelling of both legs with pitting. i have had the swelling for over 2 weeks and it does not go down with rest. the only medication i am taking is the contraceptive pill Cilest. should i be worried?
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	Answer by Dr Bhupinder K, MD (doctor) on Sat 23, May 2009 09:20am: Hello, There can be many causes of bilateral leg edema.It can be due to systemic diseases like heart, liver, and kidneys diseases or local conditions like varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. A comprehensive profile is needed to confirm the diagnosis.Pls consult a physician for that. Hope it helps. Take care and regards. For further information,pls check the following site: http://www.medicinenet.com/edema/article.htm Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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