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What Causes Sudden Swelling In The Leg?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Question: all of a sudden I noticed my right leg from the knee down to my toes is very swollen and hard. no pain really just feels like something very tight on it. not sure if I need to go to the er or not.
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Venous insufficiency, DVT, Lymphedema

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.

Unilateral edema is due to local causes. It can be due be due to venous insufficiency, DVT or Lymphedema.

Presently I would suggest you wear support stockings. These stockings are available in most drug stores. Elevate your legs as much as possible. When lying down, put a knee wedge pillow under your legs to elevate them above your heart. Avoid too much salt in your diet.

Talk to a vascular doctor as soon as possible and let them sort it out for you. They on examination may ask you for color Doppler, which will be helpful in diagnosing.

This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.

I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Sudden Swelling In The Leg?

Brief Answer: Venous insufficiency, DVT, Lymphedema Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome. I have gone through your query. Unilateral edema is due to local causes. It can be due be due to venous insufficiency, DVT or Lymphedema. Presently I would suggest you wear support stockings. These stockings are available in most drug stores. Elevate your legs as much as possible. When lying down, put a knee wedge pillow under your legs to elevate them above your heart. Avoid too much salt in your diet. Talk to a vascular doctor as soon as possible and let them sort it out for you. They on examination may ask you for color Doppler, which will be helpful in diagnosing. This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor. I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Take care.