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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Swelling In The Foot
Question: I have been having chronic swelling in my left foot ankle and leg. today I noticed that my left leg feels as though it is as hard as a rock. is this something I should address immediately or can it wait for a few weeks?
Brief Answer:
Needs immediate medical attention
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted your history of medication and present complaints of chronic swelling in left foot, ankle and leg; noticed today that left leg feels hard as rock and wants to know whether this needs immediate medical attention or can wait for a few weeks.
Since the swelling is only one one side, there can be local cause and show that the swelling has become rock hard, this needs immediate medical attention in the form of clinical evaluation, examination and investigations in the form of tests of blood and ultrasonography with color doppler examination, X-ray and whichever are felt required after clinical evaluation.
It is very important to find out the cause of the swelling and now the cause of why has it become rock-hard so that a proper treatment can be instituted at the earliest. This will also help in avoiding further complications.
Please get these done and give me the feedback about the reports and results.
I hope this answers your query and helps you in early diagnosis and proper treatment.
Needs immediate medical attention
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted your history of medication and present complaints of chronic swelling in left foot, ankle and leg; noticed today that left leg feels hard as rock and wants to know whether this needs immediate medical attention or can wait for a few weeks.
Since the swelling is only one one side, there can be local cause and show that the swelling has become rock hard, this needs immediate medical attention in the form of clinical evaluation, examination and investigations in the form of tests of blood and ultrasonography with color doppler examination, X-ray and whichever are felt required after clinical evaluation.
It is very important to find out the cause of the swelling and now the cause of why has it become rock-hard so that a proper treatment can be instituted at the earliest. This will also help in avoiding further complications.
Please get these done and give me the feedback about the reports and results.
I hope this answers your query and helps you in early diagnosis and proper treatment.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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