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Suggest Treatment For Pitting Edema In Leg
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Lymphedema
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
The likely cause of your edema is Lymphedema. Its quite common after surgery of the limb. I assume there is no pain and redness of overlying skin in the affected limb.
If it is associated with pain and discoloration then possibility of Deep vein thtombosis needs to be considered and ruled out.
Exact diagnosis will depend on good clinical examination and assessment. I would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment.
In the meantime you can send me the clinical photograph for Evaluation
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Likely to be Lymphedema
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The likely cause of your edema is Lymphedema. Its quite common after surgery of the limb. I assume there is no pain and redness of overlying skin in the affected limb.
If it is associated with pain and discoloration then possibility of Deep vein thtombosis needs to be considered and ruled out.
Exact diagnosis will depend on good clinical examination and assessment. I would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment.
In the meantime you can send me the clinical photograph for Evaluation
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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