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How Can Swelling In The Left Ankle And Calf Be Treated?
Left ankle and calf swollen, had x ray done no break,fracture,sprain.numbness top and side of foot up to just above ankle. Had growth removed off top right just past half back of brain with chemo patch placed in cranium. Complains of neck pains as well as spinal issues.more swollen in morning, swelling seems to be lessened when sleeping. No apparent discoloration of skin.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Such patients should get doppler of his leg done to rule out if there is any blood clot in the leg. This is not very common but should always be ruled out in an unilateral swollen leg.
Other possibility could be a Becker cyst or infection. So, the best would be you urgently see your doctor who would decide to go or not for these tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Such patients should get doppler of his leg done to rule out if there is any blood clot in the leg. This is not very common but should always be ruled out in an unilateral swollen leg.
Other possibility could be a Becker cyst or infection. So, the best would be you urgently see your doctor who would decide to go or not for these tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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