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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Leg And Ankle
I am a 34 year old male n I have swelling down my leg from the top of the knee down below my ankle leg leg has been getting numb the past day! This all started as swelling on the knee now the knee is painful if moved wrong swelling is down my inner shin bone when pressed on n held a second makes a indentation in leg that dissipates very very slowly.?? Any ideas??
Hi if this is affecting both your legs and it is not due to an injury it is likely to be a circulatory failure due to a heart or kidney problem. I suggest that you consult a general practitioner in your area as soon as possible
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Leg And Ankle
Hi if this is affecting both your legs and it is not due to an injury it is likely to be a circulatory failure due to a heart or kidney problem. I suggest that you consult a general practitioner in your area as soon as possible