kidney function

[Colhappy51]

Is swelling on loer part of legs is indicative of poor kidney function?

[Colhappy51]

Thanks, I am gooing for laboratory examination. my Dr has also suggested LFT and RFT. I have also statrted walking/jogging. Could you kindly indicate food stuff which may be cut down to avoid sidium cosumption.

[Marina_busybee]

there  are  many  factors  that  could  cause   Edema  (swelling   on  the  body).
I  agree  with  el_em_en_oh,  seek  medical  advice  in this  matter  A.S.A.P..

While you  do that,  cut  down  sodium  in your  diet  and  try  to    do  a little  more  walking if  possible, this  will  get  the  fluid   moving or  circulating  and  going into the  cardiovascular  vein   which  will  help  remove  it  from your  system.

Take  care!!

[el_em_en_oh]

Leg swelling occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues in your lower extremities, which COULD be a sign of kidney failure.

The medical term (as I understand it) for leg swelling, from excessive fluid in the tissues, is edema.

I will say though, that there are many, many other causes of leg swelling besides kidney failure, so don't take my word for it (go seek professional advice).

I just looked this up, and they list the below as other possibilities for fluid retention in the lower extremities:

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~Baker Cysts
~Cellulitis
~Cirrhosis (Liver)
~Congestive Heart Failure
~Eosinophilic Fasciitis
~Phlebitis
~Scleroderma
~Idiopathic Edema (Swelling of Unknown Cause, typically in women)
~Leg Vein Obstruction
~Medications that you are taking
~Nephrotic Syndrome
~Phlebitis
~Salt Retention
~Trauma Injury (Contusion, Hematoma)
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I hope that helps you a little in self-diagnosing.

All the best.