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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Leg?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Question: my mom is 76 and is experience swelling in her left leg...no pain...just very swollen
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
different possible causes, clot would need to be ruled out first

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,thanks for using healthcare magic

Swelling of one lower limb can be due to: (1) infection
(2)trauma to that limb
(3) presence of a clot in the veins of the leg
(4)venous disease (varicose veins)
(5) arthritis
(6) blockage of flow of blood or lymph from a structure in the pelvis

Heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease or medication would cause swelling of both legs.

Though there is no pain, a clot would need to be ruled out. It would be best for her to be seen.
Ultrasound taking a look at the blood vessels, is necessary to rule this out. This would not take a look at the bones so if clot is ruled out, the doctors may consider an x ray or other imaging.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Leg?

Brief Answer: different possible causes, clot would need to be ruled out first Detailed Answer: Hi ,thanks for using healthcare magic Swelling of one lower limb can be due to: (1) infection (2)trauma to that limb (3) presence of a clot in the veins of the leg (4)venous disease (varicose veins) (5) arthritis (6) blockage of flow of blood or lymph from a structure in the pelvis Heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease or medication would cause swelling of both legs. Though there is no pain, a clot would need to be ruled out. It would be best for her to be seen. Ultrasound taking a look at the blood vessels, is necessary to rule this out. This would not take a look at the bones so if clot is ruled out, the doctors may consider an x ray or other imaging. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions