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Re: Why check for edema?

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:50:53 -0400

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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

When you are sitting at you desk you are immobile and your legs don't change position. Mobility effects swelling. Get up every 20-30 minutes at work and walk around for a couple minutes-you'll probably notice a decrease in the swelling at the end of the day.

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