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What Causes Swollen Left Ankle, Tightness In Calf Muscle When Recovering From Bronchitis?
Hi, my husband had pneumonia three years back. He recently had a bout of bronchitis and is still recovering. He still coughs out a lot of phelgm.Now his left knee and ankle are swollen and he feels a slight pain and tightness in his calf muscle of the same leg...
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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I read your question and understood your concern.
I may have a deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlefitis that is related with blood circulation so your husband needs to do an Doppler ultrasound to rule out or confirm this diagnosis.
I wish your husband quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I may have a deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlefitis that is related with blood circulation so your husband needs to do an Doppler ultrasound to rule out or confirm this diagnosis.
I wish your husband quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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