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Suggest Treatment For Severe Swelling In Leg

Lately I ve noticed I have been retaining water I m 53 going through pre-metapause. Thus morning I woke up to my right ankle very very swollen slowly as the day went on I noticed it was my entire leg. It seems as if I lay down and raise it the swelling goes down a little. Should I go to the ER?
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Hi my dear,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Retaining water (edema) at your age 53 years old while going through pre-menopause is to get further evaluated by physician.
Immediate tests are highly recommended to understand why you are having edema:
- liver/kidney function test
- cardiac check up
- Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels including lymphatic system
- lymphatic studies (MRI, ct-scan) to rule out lymphedema

As the swelling is progressing and noticed on your entire leg, throughout the day, I highly recommend to go to ER as immediate evaluation and specific treatment might be needed.

Wish fast recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Swelling In Leg

Hi my dear, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. Retaining water (edema) at your age 53 years old while going through pre-menopause is to get further evaluated by physician. Immediate tests are highly recommended to understand why you are having edema: - liver/kidney function test - cardiac check up - Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels including lymphatic system - lymphatic studies (MRI, ct-scan) to rule out lymphedema As the swelling is progressing and noticed on your entire leg, throughout the day, I highly recommend to go to ER as immediate evaluation and specific treatment might be needed. Wish fast recovery.