2007-02-11 08:25:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It is also known as Pedal oedema, a very common finding in congestive cardiac failure patients.
Yes it means That your cardiac muscle are gone weak, to provide kidneys of its blood supply, hence fluid accumulates in legs.
2007-02-11 09:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have only seen some pregnant women with swollen feet and was told it's due to salt retention in the body. Also some people with liver or kidney problems may have swollen feet.
2007-02-11 10:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by walker stumbler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always, somtimes if you consumes alot of foods that contain high sodium(salt) you body tends to retain water, start to watch your diet. If you feel uncertain and have other issues consult a physician.
2007-02-14 17:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by sla571963 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If on has been diagnosed with heart failure it could be a very important symptom.
2007-02-11 09:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a sign of heart failure.
2007-02-11 08:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by soulestada 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could, but it could also mean a lot of other things too.
2007-02-11 08:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and it can be from veins not acitng right in the legs. Happens with overweight people mostly.
2007-02-11 09:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, a doctor will do tests to find out for sure.
good luck
2007-02-11 08:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whether its pitting or non pitting?
if pitting then heart failure is one of many problems that can cause it.
2007-02-15 07:27:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible.
2007-02-11 08:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋