HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Legs To Swell Below The Knee?

I have swelling in one of my legs from the knee down to and including the foot. it feels very large and tight like full of liquid and going to pop. it is very tender and hurts in the back of my calf. It doesn t seem to be red or hot to touch right now. i do not recall having an injury that would cause it. It has been like this for over a week now. my email is YYYY@YYYY .
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

For leg swelling physical examination should be done and following causes should be ruled out:
- Hypothyroidism by serum TSH estimation
- Liver disease by SGOT, SGPT, protein estimation
- Kidney disease by eGFR, serum urea, creatinine
- Heart failure by EKG
- CBC with peripheral smear examination
According to these investigation cause will be clear and treatment can be done accordingly. Consult physician for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Legs To Swell Below The Knee?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For leg swelling physical examination should be done and following causes should be ruled out: - Hypothyroidism by serum TSH estimation - Liver disease by SGOT, SGPT, protein estimation - Kidney disease by eGFR, serum urea, creatinine - Heart failure by EKG - CBC with peripheral smear examination According to these investigation cause will be clear and treatment can be done accordingly. Consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami