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What Causes Swollen And Painful Leg?
I am a 58 yr old obese female. My right lower leg is slightly swollen and when I push on it; there is pitting. On the front of my leg, just above the ankle there is redness. It doesn t look like a rash. I saw a Cardiologist 4 years ago and he told me that my heart was in excellent shape but the veins in my legs were not in good shape. I work in a school and I am up and down through out the day. I have really bad knees. It is difficult to get around. I m worried about the red spot, it is about 1 1/2 long and 1/2 wide
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , gout , organ failure ( kidney , heart or liver ) , blood clot or muscle spasm . If condition doesn't get well then consult chiropractor for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order x-ray along with CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe methotrexate , orthodox MR , physical therapy and stretching exercises . I would suggest you to keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , apply warm compresses to your back , keep your leg elevated while lying down , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . As your already ruled out cardiac problem , then doctor may refer you to nephrologist for kidney failure or gastroenterologist for liver disease .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , gout , organ failure ( kidney , heart or liver ) , blood clot or muscle spasm . If condition doesn't get well then consult chiropractor for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order x-ray along with CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe methotrexate , orthodox MR , physical therapy and stretching exercises . I would suggest you to keep your leg in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , apply warm compresses to your back , keep your leg elevated while lying down , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . As your already ruled out cardiac problem , then doctor may refer you to nephrologist for kidney failure or gastroenterologist for liver disease .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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