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Should you go to the hospital if you have swollen feet and legs?
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∙ 12y ago
Edema (Swelling) of the legs and feet can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but many other factors can contribute to its
onset, including:
- Eating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates
- Abusing laxatives
- Abusing diuretics
- Abusing drugs
- Taking Birth Control or hormone replacement therapy pills
- Pregnancy and PMS
- Sodium retention
- Varicose veins and history of phlebitis
- Allergic reactions
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Trauma
If you have other symptoms such as a hard time breathing or arm or chest pain you should go to the hospital. Otherwise make an appointment with your doctor or go to an urgent care.
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