Peripheral Edema in feet and ankle

Question
I suffer from moderate permanent pitting edemas and I am taking loop diuretics but they seem to work just a little.

I have undergone many tests from liver, kidneys and bloodwork and everything comes out ok. ( MRI's, CT's and Urinalysis )

In the past I was a heavy crack-cocaine user, can this have an impact in my kidney function and if so couls it be reversible?



Any other suggestions?

Do you think I need to see an Urologist?



Thanks for your time.


Answer
Hi Hector,



Thanks for your question on "Allexperts".



A careful history, physical examination, lab tests and imaging of the urinary tract are required to diagnose your condition. Unfortunately, I am unable to do this over the internet.



A number of kidney diseases can result from cocaine use. Some of them are nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, amyloidosis, interstitial nephritis, and rhabdomyolysis



Please get yourself evaluated by a Nephrologist. A urologist has no role in your case.



Sincerely,



Dr. Shah