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What Causes Tenderness And Swelling In The Ankles And Thighs?

During a recent trip my legs, thighs to ankles, became tender to the touch on the medial side and swelled slightly in the calf and thigh (not the ankles). I have had my lower lymphs near my ovaries tested many years ago for cancer (on cancer was found). I often get a reaction like this when I travel long distances but this hasn't subsided even with light exercise. The tenderness is extreme and my usual tolerance is pretty high.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018
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Hi,

Usually, the obesity is one of the major cause for the swelling in lower limbs region. It has been noted that such conditions develop after a long duration of travelling history. But the underLying problem is the venous incompetence called medically as varicose veins.

Please get color doppler done for both lower limbs, color doppler (Arterial & venous) and for the varicose veins, one has to use VARICOSE STOCKINGS.

As the age is not mentioned here, get a cardiac evaluation done to know the ejection fraction of the heart. Please get an EKG and a 2D-Echo done.

For long duration of sittings, please keep the limbs in elevated state.

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

Regards,
Dr.Mohammed Abdullah
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What Causes Tenderness And Swelling In The Ankles And Thighs?

Hi, Usually, the obesity is one of the major cause for the swelling in lower limbs region. It has been noted that such conditions develop after a long duration of travelling history. But the underLying problem is the venous incompetence called medically as varicose veins. Please get color doppler done for both lower limbs, color doppler (Arterial & venous) and for the varicose veins, one has to use VARICOSE STOCKINGS. As the age is not mentioned here, get a cardiac evaluation done to know the ejection fraction of the heart. Please get an EKG and a 2D-Echo done. For long duration of sittings, please keep the limbs in elevated state. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Mohammed Abdullah