HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It A Matter Of Worry If The Swelling Around The Legs And Knee Has Transformed Into A Dent ?

im a 39 yr.old female for the last fews days my leg and knee has been swelling up .sometimes it burns around my knee but no pain but today on the outer part of my upper thigh i got like a big dent which seems to be where the swelling starts and works it way done should i be worried?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

Swelling of legs and knees is not a normal thing. It would be due to arthritis or as a part of infections like septic or tubercular.

It would be of concern and you need to be evaluated by proper investigations like X-ray of concerned joints, Blood tests for infection and for antibodies like rheumatoid.

You can initially try with Analgesics and adequate rest and hot compresses.

I suggest you to consult a orthopedician if there is no relief.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Arthritis


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It A Matter Of Worry If The Swelling Around The Legs And Knee Has Transformed Into A Dent ?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Swelling of legs and knees is not a normal thing. It would be due to arthritis or as a part of infections like septic or tubercular. It would be of concern and you need to be evaluated by proper investigations like X-ray of concerned joints, Blood tests for infection and for antibodies like rheumatoid. You can initially try with Analgesics and adequate rest and hot compresses. I suggest you to consult a orthopedician if there is no relief. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards,