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SYMPTOMS - METABOLIC
 


In the 'Symptoms - Metabolic' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about edema of the feet:
 
Do you have edema of the feet? To rate its severity, press firmly with a finger for 5 seconds and note the approximate depth of the indentation or length of time to return to normal.

 

Your answer  

...indicates  

...and suggests
1.   "No / don't know"      
2.   "Slight: 5mm (1/4 inch) depth, immediate return"    Edema of the feet   A symptom
3.   "Minor: 8-10mm (1/2 inch) depth, 10-15 seconds"    Edema of the feet   A symptom
4.   "Moderate: 11-20mm (3/4 inch) depth, 15-30 seconds"    Edema of the feet   A symptom
5.   "Severe: Over 20mm (1 inch) depth, over 30 seconds"    Edema of the feet   A symptom


Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.  Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
 
Answers Condition Comment

 

2

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5

Edema (Water Retention)

(Obvious connection)

 

2

3

4

5

Nephrotic Syndrome

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2

3

4

5

Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis

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GLOSSARY

Edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluids within tissues resulting in swelling.




Last updated: May 10, 2007


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