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Sudden Severe Swollen Legs, Hard From Fluid, Pain While Walking, Tightness In Legs. Any Ideas?
hi, I have a question... all of a sudden I woke up yesterday to severely swollen legs (both), so swollen, in fact, ny legs are hard from all of the fluid. today is the same, and it is painful to put any weight on them, (like to walk), they are tight and feel like they are going to rip open. Could you please help me out?
Sat, 24 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
There are numerous causes for swollen legs. The commonest causes occuring as a result of fluid retention are -
* Heart related
* Kidney related
* Lymphedema
* Deep vein thrombosis etc
A detailed clinical examination along with appropriate investigations helps in establishing the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult a physician for further evaluation and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
There are numerous causes for swollen legs. The commonest causes occuring as a result of fluid retention are -
* Heart related
* Kidney related
* Lymphedema
* Deep vein thrombosis etc
A detailed clinical examination along with appropriate investigations helps in establishing the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult a physician for further evaluation and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us
It seems to be inflammatory swelling.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of thighs and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Thanks for writing to us
It seems to be inflammatory swelling.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of thighs and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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