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Can CLL Cause Swelling In Lower Legs?

I have had chronic lymphocytic leukemia for 20 years with no symptom Recently, I have had swelling in the lower legs. I have had my kidneys and heart checked and no problems. Can CLL be causing this? My lymphocyte count has risen to 11 from about 6 over the past 4 months. I
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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It is unlikely CLL by itself would cause these symptoms. anemia, caused by CLL can cause leg swelling. Low levels of albumin ( protein made in the liver), low levels of throid hormone, blockade of lymph supply from the legs ( can be due to infections like filariasis, obesity), leaky valves in leg veins, and leg clots are other common causes of leg swelling. I would suggest seeing a general physician to evaluate this further. keep your legs elevated when you are at rest.
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Can CLL Cause Swelling In Lower Legs?

It is unlikely CLL by itself would cause these symptoms. anemia, caused by CLL can cause leg swelling. Low levels of albumin ( protein made in the liver), low levels of throid hormone, blockade of lymph supply from the legs ( can be due to infections like filariasis, obesity), leaky valves in leg veins, and leg clots are other common causes of leg swelling. I would suggest seeing a general physician to evaluate this further. keep your legs elevated when you are at rest.