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Does Edema Hurt ?
A couple of years ago I had DVT's in my lower left leg. After I recovered my skin started to get discolored and my Doctor had me have subfacial ligation. Now two years lears my leg get painful and swells after a long day. I can make an impression in my skin, Pitting edema ?? Does edema besides swelling causes shooting pians in the ankles ???
Wed, 7 Sep 2011
Hello.welcome to HCM.Oedema can cause discomfort but not shooting pains.consult an orthopaedician for investigations and treatment.
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