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What Causes Sudden Swelling In Entire Right Leg When Diagnosed With RA?
Question: My husband has RA but is suddenly experiencing swelling of his entire right leg it has been like this for 2 days and he is unable to do much the swelling is not going down with any icing or rest. He always has swelling in his joints but never the whole lower leg until now. Should he be taken to the doctor and if so how soon?
Brief Answer:
Needs urgent investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query and the picture.
Noted the history.
Unexplained swelling of the lower limb needs urgent clinical evaluation, examination by a Doctor and investigations, particularly the color Doppler study to confirm or rule out any DVT or cellulitis.
I would advise you to take him to the Doctor ASAP and insist for proper investigation to get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
With best wishes and regards.
Needs urgent investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query and the picture.
Noted the history.
Unexplained swelling of the lower limb needs urgent clinical evaluation, examination by a Doctor and investigations, particularly the color Doppler study to confirm or rule out any DVT or cellulitis.
I would advise you to take him to the Doctor ASAP and insist for proper investigation to get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
With best wishes and regards.
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