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What Causes Severe Pain And Swelling In The Left Leg?

At three months pregnant I went to E.R. For severe pain and swelling almost to the point of bursting open in left leg I was hospitalized for6days checked for blood clots given IV antibiotics and needed two blood transfusion my blood count number was a six but the Dr was at a loss as to why because I have had not even a scratch they thought itcellulitis but i am now almost 7months pregnant and tho the swelling has gone down significantly it is still about five times larger than my right leg and hard not soft as if due to fluid retention I have been prescribed and finished 5scripts of antibiotics to no avail seen several Drs and not one has given me a diagnosis the last one said I possibly have lymphedema but my symptoms don t match the WebMD description please help the pain is getting unbearable and I am terrified this is affecting my baby
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain And Swelling In The Left Leg?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician