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Why check for edema?

From: AMD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:31:45 -0500 (CDT)

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My OB checks my legs for edema at every visit now. Last time he said there was "half a dent". Is edema in the legs significant somehow, even if BP is normal? Why check for edema if the BP is normal?

I've noticed my leg and ankle swelling is worse the last couple of weeks, and by Friday afternoon, my legs definitely have that "doughy" thing where pushing with a finger leaves a dent for a minute or so.

Why does the swelling get worse when I sit at my desk at work, but I have almost no swelling on the weekend when I'm running errands? I thought the swelling came from being on your feet too much.

Thanks, Andrea EDD 7/7

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