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Can Body Inflammation And Swelling Be Due To Skin Problems Or Allergy?

my mother is suffering from body inlamation and swelling, we have consulted gastro entrologist ,nephrologist and gynic, all the tests came normal. actually she has dust alergy problem,we have not consulted skin specialist till now, body inflamation is a skin problem or due to alergy (asthama) problem. please give advise, what we have to do, she is 65 years old lady
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Body inflammation can also be due cardiovascular problem.
If the swelling is more on the dependent areas like buttocks and legs it will be due to cardiovascular cause.
If there are patches of inflammation on the skin then you should meet a dermatologist.
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Can Body Inflammation And Swelling Be Due To Skin Problems Or Allergy?

hello, thanks for the query Body inflammation can also be due cardiovascular problem. If the swelling is more on the dependent areas like buttocks and legs it will be due to cardiovascular cause. If there are patches of inflammation on the skin then you should meet a dermatologist. thank you.