
Suggest Treatment For Lipedema Causing Swelling In Leg

Venous Doppler examination required
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Dear Ms
Swelling of one limb suggest the possibility of either vascular compression or lymphatic obstruction leading to lymph oedema needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination and substantiated by investigation. I would suggest you the following
1. Thorough clinical examination from your Physician and Gynecologist
2. Venous Doppler examination of lower limb and pelvic veins
3. Ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis to rule out any pelvic pathology compressing on pelvic veins causing venous congestion and oedema in lower limb
4. Complete blood count along with peripheral smear examination
Do keep me updated about progress
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon


Your weight is definitely on higher side
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Dear Ms
Your weight is definitely on higher side . Even Obesity is unlikely to result in swelling of one limb alone. Unilateral swelling or swelling of one limb is likely to be due to either venous congestion or lymphedema which will require further evaluation as advised previously.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak


Further investigation required
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Dear Ms
As per MRI report there is joint effusion which is possibly related to age related arthritis of joint and obesity . Bakers cyst is usually seen secondary to joint effusion. The scan also reveals oedema of subcutaneous tissue .
Further evaluation by Doppler scan and Ultrasound of abdomen will be required. Management of joint effusion requires weight reduction. I would suggest you to get scan done in consultation with your Physician.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak

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