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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Legs And Ankles?
Question: I have swollen legs and ankles with redness around lower legs at ankles. I am prone to blood clots and have traveled from SC to XXXXXXX by car. We have been touring and walking into shops, all in hot temperatures. Should I be worried? Is there anything over the counter I can take to reduce swelling?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, the predisposition to clot formation can lead to possibility of DVT especially with immobility and travel history. However the only reliable way to confirm the presence of such a DVT would be to do a doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs. For the swelling arround the ankles NSAIDS can be advised such as meloxicam or ibuprofen. Pedal edema should be looked for and cardiac causes plus hypoalbuminemia and renal dysfunction /nephrosis should be ruled out.
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, the predisposition to clot formation can lead to possibility of DVT especially with immobility and travel history. However the only reliable way to confirm the presence of such a DVT would be to do a doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs. For the swelling arround the ankles NSAIDS can be advised such as meloxicam or ibuprofen. Pedal edema should be looked for and cardiac causes plus hypoalbuminemia and renal dysfunction /nephrosis should be ruled out.
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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