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Should I Meet A Doctor For Swelling And Blotches In Legs And Ankles?
Hi, I am a 21 year old female at exactly 170 pounds and 5'6, for the past three days I have had some swelling in my lower legs and ankles. Just yesterday some quarter sized red blotches started to appear in these areas as well. My lower legs are sensitive to heat and touch now. I just need to know if i should visit an ER immediately or wait to see my primary care physician and what the causes may be.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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I have gone through query.Do you have thyroid problem?my advice is you visit your primary care physician.Are you physically overexerted for laast 3 days?The cause could thyroid,overweight.
mean while keep limb elevated and do ice fomentation.
Take care and wish you good health.I would be more than happy to help you further,if you have any clarification.
I have gone through query.Do you have thyroid problem?my advice is you visit your primary care physician.Are you physically overexerted for laast 3 days?The cause could thyroid,overweight.
mean while keep limb elevated and do ice fomentation.
Take care and wish you good health.I would be more than happy to help you further,if you have any clarification.
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