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What Causes Redness, Warmth And Tenderness In Leg?
Question: What could be cause of rednees in front left leg just above ankle. Approximately 6" high and 2-3" wide.
Came on suddenly. No rash. Slightly warm. Tender when touched. Have had cold since Friday. Had 5 hour plane flight on Saturrday. Conditions started Sunday evening, gone today, just returned tonight. Thanks.
Came on suddenly. No rash. Slightly warm. Tender when touched. Have had cold since Friday. Had 5 hour plane flight on Saturrday. Conditions started Sunday evening, gone today, just returned tonight. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
An image would be helpful. Check uric acid levels.
Detailed Answer:
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The redness, warmth and tenderness are all indicative of inflammation. The cause of such an inflammation can only be discerned on a careful clinical examination backed up by certain inverstigations. There is a probability of it being due to gout and I would suggest you to get your blood uric acid levels and RA factor checked. I would also insist you to upload an image so that I would be better able to comment upon it. Also get your blood pressure checked and let me know the details.
I find less likelihood of its being associated with the long flight but confirm only after getting your response.
Cold compress should provide relief.
Regards
An image would be helpful. Check uric acid levels.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The redness, warmth and tenderness are all indicative of inflammation. The cause of such an inflammation can only be discerned on a careful clinical examination backed up by certain inverstigations. There is a probability of it being due to gout and I would suggest you to get your blood uric acid levels and RA factor checked. I would also insist you to upload an image so that I would be better able to comment upon it. Also get your blood pressure checked and let me know the details.
I find less likelihood of its being associated with the long flight but confirm only after getting your response.
Cold compress should provide relief.
Regards
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