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What Causes Swelling In The Legs Of An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Question: 73 yr old female has very tender swollen bulge on back of leg above the ankle line.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
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Can you kindly send an image for review?

Detailed Answer:
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To be of most help to you, kindly send an image for review. This way, you would receive a personalized and well thought response. Without an image, is t will be difficult to establish the exact cause of your symptoms and the most appropriate plan to address.

I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience and promise to respond as soon as I hear from you.
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What Causes Swelling In The Legs Of An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Can you kindly send an image for review? Detailed Answer: Hi, To be of most help to you, kindly send an image for review. This way, you would receive a personalized and well thought response. Without an image, is t will be difficult to establish the exact cause of your symptoms and the most appropriate plan to address. I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience and promise to respond as soon as I hear from you.