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Have History Of Embolism, Now Have Prolonged Edema In Lower Limbs After A Flight. What Could This Be?

I returned from a 6-hour flight 24 hours ago. The edema in my legs/ankles/feet has not diminished. My right foot is pitted. That concerns me, for I had an embolist to my right foot 15 years ago. There is no pain in my legs. Shouldn't the edema have lessened by now?

I also have had a rash on my abdomen for several weeks. Since I was traveling overseas, I thought it may have been due to the laundry soap there, but the rash is still present.

Many thanks for your help.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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I really understand your concern this is not because of the embolism for sure so just forget about this, keep your legs in elevated position for longer period of time the swelling will go away for sure take good rest and do not be panic you will get alright soon or your problem will go away soon have nice day.
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Have History Of Embolism, Now Have Prolonged Edema In Lower Limbs After A Flight. What Could This Be?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really understand your concern this is not because of the embolism for sure so just forget about this, keep your legs in elevated position for longer period of time the swelling will go away for sure take good rest and do not be panic you will get alright soon or your problem will go away soon have nice day.