Doctor says speak to your GP if your leg does this when you hold it

Doctor says speak to your GP if your leg does this when you hold it

A medical professional has revealed a quick five-second test that you can perform on your leg, which could potentially indicate heart failure. This straightforward technique might also uncover signs of kidney or liver disease.

In a video shared on the social media platform TikTok, Doctor Sermed Mezher advised his followers to look out for pitting oedema. This condition is characterised by a dent that doesn't quickly disappear when you press down on the legs.

While in some instances the cause of pitting oedema may be harmless, in others it could signify something more serious. Dr Mezher explained: "Even though it's not a normal finding and can have some serious causes there are some innocent ones too.

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