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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Leg
Question: I have swelling in my leg from my knee all the way down to my toes.
it is only on one side red and tender
it is only on one side red and tender
Brief Answer:
go to emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Swelling and redness in one leg is very concerning for a blood clot, called a deep vein thrombosis. This can move and go to your lung and cause a pulmonary embolus which may be life threatening. It is very important for you to get this examined and get an US with doppler to rule out thrombosis. It is also possible that it is infection or other cause but it is very important that you go to emergency now and make sure it is not a blood clot
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
go to emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Swelling and redness in one leg is very concerning for a blood clot, called a deep vein thrombosis. This can move and go to your lung and cause a pulmonary embolus which may be life threatening. It is very important for you to get this examined and get an US with doppler to rule out thrombosis. It is also possible that it is infection or other cause but it is very important that you go to emergency now and make sure it is not a blood clot
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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