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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Leg, Ankle, Foot And Cramps In The Calf

I had a knee replacement revision done in 2012. Then a staph surgery 4 weeks later. The leg has remained somewhat swollen and I now have swelling in the leg, ankle and foot. It feels heavy and I have gotten cramps in the calf also. I am very overweight and I am trying to lose weight. I am worried about a blood clot or other issue.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in the leg, ankle, foot and cramps in the calf . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like taking estrogen or testosteron , taking certain antidepressants , blood pressure medications , blood clot of the leg , venous insufficiency , organ failure , particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by pressing with thumb , order certain test like liver function test , kidney function test along with check vitals . Doctor may prescribe diuretics , betablockers or refer you to gastroenterologist for liver problem or nephrologist for kidney problem . For now keep your leg elevated while lying down , lower salt consumption and eat healthy . Keep your legs elevated and keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Leg, Ankle, Foot And Cramps In The Calf

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in the leg, ankle, foot and cramps in the calf . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like taking estrogen or testosteron , taking certain antidepressants , blood pressure medications , blood clot of the leg , venous insufficiency , organ failure , particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by pressing with thumb , order certain test like liver function test , kidney function test along with check vitals . Doctor may prescribe diuretics , betablockers or refer you to gastroenterologist for liver problem or nephrologist for kidney problem . For now keep your leg elevated while lying down , lower salt consumption and eat healthy . Keep your legs elevated and keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari