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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Right Leg
Question: My left leg has swollen twice the size of my right leg.
Brief Answer:
Visit orthopedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
In my opinion you are having deep venous thrombosis or cellulitis ( if fever is also present) so you shouldn't ignore all this and immediately go to orthopedic surgeon, he may do your physical examination and advise you color doppler of that limb.
Color doppler will tell about blood flow in vessels of your leg.
Cause of this may be due to previous trauma, kidney problem, diabetes etc so I advise you to get certain tests like blood urea, serum creatinine, fasting blood sugar and send me the report.
Also send me report of colour doppler.
Try to elevat the limb while sitting and on bed.
I hope you got the point.
Thanks,
Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Visit orthopedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
In my opinion you are having deep venous thrombosis or cellulitis ( if fever is also present) so you shouldn't ignore all this and immediately go to orthopedic surgeon, he may do your physical examination and advise you color doppler of that limb.
Color doppler will tell about blood flow in vessels of your leg.
Cause of this may be due to previous trauma, kidney problem, diabetes etc so I advise you to get certain tests like blood urea, serum creatinine, fasting blood sugar and send me the report.
Also send me report of colour doppler.
Try to elevat the limb while sitting and on bed.
I hope you got the point.
Thanks,
Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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