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Edema is caused by excess fluid accumulation. Eating less salt, elevating the feet, and wearing support hose or other tight wraps can help.

A doctor should make sure that there ar enot other problems that need to be treate dsuch as Heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid disease or others.

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What diseases does cornsilk treat?

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