Dear patient,

Thanks for your health concerns. It will be important for you to be seen and examined by a physician for this swelling. It can represent a more serious condition such as cellulitis or erysipelas, which are bacterial infections that require antibiotics, or even deep venous thrombosis, a deep clot in the leg that can be painful and cause swollen legs, and can be diagnosed with ultrasound.

Hope this is helpful wish you the best health blessings.

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN

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