Leg Swelling (Oedema)
Puffiness in the feet, ankles, or legs. Often associated with heart failure (the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing fluid to pool), venous insufficiency, or kidney disease. Bilateral swelling is more commonly cardiac; unilateral may indicate a clot.
About This Symptom
Puffiness in the feet, ankles, or legs. Often associated with heart failure (the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing fluid to pool), venous insufficiency, or kidney disease. Bilateral swelling is more commonly cardiac; unilateral may indicate a clot.
What Should You Do?
Consult a cardiologist or internist. Elevate legs when resting. Limit salt intake. Track your weight daily — a sudden gain of 2 kg or more in a day suggests fluid retention.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if swelling is new, worsening, or accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue, or reduced urine output. Sudden swelling in one leg with pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis — seek urgent care.
Related Specialities
Cardiologist, Nephrologist, Vascular Surgeon
Urgency Level
Moderate
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