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What Could Be The Cause For Severe Edema In Lumbar Region?

Hello! I m an internist from DK. My patient lost about 70 pounds on a low carb high protein diet plus veggies, vitamin and Ca supplement. I guess she was quite tough and consequent. After 6 months, around Xmas she developped severe edema up to lumbar and periorbitally, about 7kg. Her gp gave her 4 days of HCT diuretic and it dissappeared. Same time she stooped the diet. When I saw her a week later, she was completely fine, normal BP, Urine amd all blood tests . Have you seen that before, what do you think is the reason? Greetings Wolfgang, DK I
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Edema in lumbar region is common due to its being dependent part when a person iies on the bed. Most common cause is hypertension and kidney problems. It is again proved as diuretic caused decrease in swelling. If same person will stand for longer time than he will feel edema in both feet.
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What Could Be The Cause For Severe Edema In Lumbar Region?

Edema in lumbar region is common due to its being dependent part when a person iies on the bed. Most common cause is hypertension and kidney problems. It is again proved as diuretic caused decrease in swelling. If same person will stand for longer time than he will feel edema in both feet.