Swelling (Edema)
Comprehensive care for kidney-related swelling.
Edema (swelling) occurs when excess fluid builds up in body tissues. While it can have many causes, kidney-related edema typically affects the legs, ankles, feet, face, and hands. It indicates that the kidneys are not properly balancing fluid and sodium.
Symptoms to Watch For
Treatment Options
Causes
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Chronic kidney disease
- Acute kidney injury
- Heart failure
- Liver disease
- Venous insufficiency
- Medications (calcium channel blockers, NSAIDs)
When to See Dr. Rajesh Goel for Swelling / Edema
Schedule an Immediate Consultation If You Experience:
- Symptoms are worsening despite current treatment
- New or unexplained symptoms develop
- You need a second opinion on diagnosis
- Your current treatment isn't showing results
- You want to explore advanced treatment options
Risk Factors
You may be at higher risk for swelling / edema if you have:
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Family history of kidney disease
- Obesity or metabolic syndrome
- Age over 60 years
- History of cardiovascular disease
- Long-term use of NSAIDs or certain medications
- Recurrent kidney infections
Dr. Goel's Diagnostic Approach
Dr. Rajesh Goel uses advanced diagnostic tools including:
- Comprehensive blood work (creatinine, BUN, electrolytes)
- Urinalysis and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- Kidney ultrasound and Doppler studies
- GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) assessment
- Kidney biopsy when indicated
- CT scan for complex cases
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Why Patients Trust Dr. Rajesh Goel
- 20+ years of specialized nephrology experience
- DM Nephrology from a premier medical institute
- Treated 10,000+ kidney patients successfully
- Advanced fellowship in kidney transplantation
- Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities
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Need Consultation for Swelling / Edema?
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