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What Causes Swelling Of Leg?

I had brest cancer 20 years ago and still in remission. but my question is, I hve the left leg (left side where the cancen was) and leg swells ever day and like today it is so sweelen I can t hardly walk, and everyday is seems to get worse and all the doctor I have seen they don t know what to do about, but your leg just don t swell for any reason, and it is right now, about 4 to 5 times bigger than the right one. Someone must have somekind of annswer and get me some self.
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you are suffering from probably deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins. You need to investigate yourself for these by Doppler ultrasound of the limb.Elevation of limb over pillow during resting period is helpful in reducing swelling. Analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief is useful. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Swelling Of Leg?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are suffering from probably deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins. You need to investigate yourself for these by Doppler ultrasound of the limb.Elevation of limb over pillow during resting period is helpful in reducing swelling. Analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief is useful. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.