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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Legs
I have had swelling in my lower legs since July. I have been to doctor. I was home sick for 3 days with back pain and laid around for 3 days. Swelling in the shin area went away, but it caused by ankle, hip and shoulder joints to hurt badly. Well I have been back on my feet for 3 days and the swelling is back and the joint pain in gone. Please explain.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Hello,
How old are you? Are you on any diabetic or hypertensive medication?
Possible causes are:
1. Cellulitis
2. DVT.
3. Cardiac failure.
4. NSAID drugs intake.
5. Renal failure.
Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Get a hemoglobin status, serum creatinine and ECG. Then consult with your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
How old are you? Are you on any diabetic or hypertensive medication?
Possible causes are:
1. Cellulitis
2. DVT.
3. Cardiac failure.
4. NSAID drugs intake.
5. Renal failure.
Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Get a hemoglobin status, serum creatinine and ECG. Then consult with your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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