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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Right Leg
Question: my right leg is swollen and painful. what can be the cause?
Brief Answer:
possible infection,or other issues
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcomew.
It can be caused by infection if there is redness and fever and in this case antibiotics should help.
But if there is no improvement then it could be leg thrombosis so you should see doctor and do leg ultrasound to rule this out. Till that, try to rest kelp leg elevated,apply cold compresses. Wish you good health. Regards
possible infection,or other issues
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcomew.
It can be caused by infection if there is redness and fever and in this case antibiotics should help.
But if there is no improvement then it could be leg thrombosis so you should see doctor and do leg ultrasound to rule this out. Till that, try to rest kelp leg elevated,apply cold compresses. Wish you good health. Regards
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