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What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Easyincome24(op): 11:38pm On Oct 22

What does it mean when you press your foot and it leaves a mark?
Is there cause for alarm?

Has anyone has this related symptoms before?

Would you care to share what could be the reason?

Any cause for alarm for her or nothing to worry about?

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by ShenTeh(m): 11:51pm On Oct 22*

This is what an image search on Gemini shows.

AI Overview
The image shows a close-up of a human foot with painted red toenails, where a thumb is pressing into the top of the foot and leaving a visible indentation or mark (pitting edema).

What the Mark Means

When pressing a finger or thumb into swollen tissue leaves an indentation that stays for a few moments, it is known as pitting edema. This happens when excess fluid builds up in the body's tissues, often due to fluid retention or circulation issues.

Potential Possibilities (Differential Diagnosis)

Pitting edema in the feet or lower legs can be consistent with several conditions, including:
• Venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in the leg veins)
• Hypertension or heart-related fluid retention
• Kidney or liver disease affecting fluid balance
• Long periods of standing or sitting, pregnancy, or side effects from certain medications

General Treatment Options

Managing foot swelling typically depends on the underlying cause and may include:
• Elevation of the legs above heart level to reduce fluid buildup
• Compression stockings to improve circulation and prevent fluid pooling
• Lifestyle or dietary adjustments, such as lowering salt intake
• Medical evaluation for underlying conditions, which may occasionally involve diuretic medications prescribed by a doctor

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Juliearth(f): 5:56am On Oct 23

Is she pregnant? Pregnancy causes Oedema, especially if the woman remains sitted for long. If she isn't pregnant, she should run a Liver and Kidney test.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Northernblood8(m): 6:05am On Oct 23

Simple and direct answer. AI just dey speak lots of English 😄😄😄

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Easyincome24(op): 8:27am On Oct 23

Funny, it is how you said Ai just dey speak lots of English.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Juliearth(f): 8:51am On Oct 23*

Unfortunately for some of you that have not had real life experiences, some of us have.... I've seen my aunties develop swollen feet whilst pregnant. From the wealth of knowledge some of us acquired from science lessons at school, we know that excess consumption of salt causes the body to retain liquids (Oedema) and it is even more pronounced in pregnant women. The resultant effect is puffiness especially around the face and feet. I lost an uncle to Kidney failure and the first sign that was noticed was the swollen feet, which he ignored until it was too late. So what in God's name are you talking about? I will not let the d****l win this morning. If 1+1 is 2, if you run a check online and get the same outcome, does that mean the person who knows it by chance plagiarised?

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by princepee(m): 10:35am On Oct 23

Why always bring health condition to internet huh

Go to hospital and get yourself checked.
Or come here and listen to quack doctors

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Azazyel: 1:09pm On Oct 23

Go check your kidneys. That's fluid retention right there

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Kukonaira1(f): 1:10pm On Oct 23

i am not a medical doctor

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Gotocourt: 1:11pm On Oct 23

Liver and Kidney test, ASAP.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by UkoAnnang(m): 1:12pm On Oct 23

This is likely preeclampsia

It usually happens as of a result of pregnancy

Or kidney problems

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by MemoriesAndMe: 1:12pm On Oct 23

Are you diabetic? Please confirm with a doctor first. Diabetes usually attack legs first.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by byinks(f): 1:13pm On Oct 23

Renal insufficiency.

Done

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by ogododo: 1:14pm On Oct 23

Here no be hospital, make una go general.

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by dapadawee(m): 1:14pm On Oct 23

Doctor AI that is a pregnant woman's leg sefinin

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by ShalliFvckMe: 1:15pm On Oct 23

Peripheral oedema

Let her check Herr liver in scan and do test for hepatitis

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Pootle: 1:17pm On Oct 23

kidney disease, dialysis needed soon

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Jakarta: 1:17pm On Oct 23

You no fit even give credits to the AI, you just copy paste here zabuzabu.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Kdon2: 1:17pm On Oct 23

Usually lack of iodine in the body. Consult your doctor ASAP

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Coolboy009: 1:17pm On Oct 23

There is cause for alarm o, that condition is called leg oedema. Leg oedema is swelling of one or both legs due to excess fluid accumulating in the tissues. It is a symptom rather than a disease, and the cause can range from something minor to a serious medical condition like kidney, liver and Heart-related causes. I would advise you to go to hospital and see a Doctor immediately please.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Borrow2222: 1:19pm On Oct 23

If you're pregnant, there is no cause for alarm.

But if you're not pregnant, please run kidney and liver function tests.

Especially a kidney test.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Eriokanmi: 1:20pm On Oct 23

Is she hypertensive ?If not, It could be a medical condition called oedema. If she's pregnant,it could be a sign of PIH. Any kidney-related symptom shows up this way as well.Tell her to keep her BP in check

Above all, pls dont rely on comments you read here. While some of them could point to veritable clues, the best is to visit the hospital for proper examination.

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by owobokiri(m): 1:21pm On Oct 23

Go and check your kidney oo

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by YoungLionken(m): 1:26pm On Oct 23

As an adult, as you are busy chasing money and other relevance, equally chase sound health in that manner. Even the bible says ".. and bodily exercise profiteth little.." Don't joke with exercising yourself daily or at least weekly, it would go a long way regulating your body system..

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Passionate888: 1:26pm On Oct 23

Go better hospital o, no just go any clinic

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by themanderon: 1:31pm On Oct 23

Edema or fluid retention. You need to go to the hospital to find out the actual cause. It could be your kidneys, or heart not functioning well. You also need to cut down on your salt intake.

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by christistruth01: 1:33pm On Oct 23*

Take Dandelions ( Efo Yanrin) in boiled water or vegetable Soup.
You will urinate the excess water out
You need to make it part of your regular diet

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Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Love800(m): 1:33pm On Oct 23

Bob this leg is fat.

This is usual with fat niggas and shawties.

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by realsoftouch: 1:33pm On Oct 23

My pregnant colleague... When she was around 8month... She will press her leg n I will see same hole... No jokes..

After given birth.... Everything becomes normal again..

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by Host78: 1:34pm On Oct 23

Kidney wahala. Please go to the hospital

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by deolu2000(m): 1:36pm On Oct 23

Pitting oedema. Liver function test will give and Urea/electrolytes plus eGFR give a clearer view.

Re: What Medical Condition Could Cause This Deep On The Leg? Graphics by DrAda(f): 1:36pm On Oct 23

Pitting pedal oedema. Heart failure, kidney failure etc

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