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Swollen Left Leg, Ankle Pain, Losing Weight. Due To Weak Lymphatic System?
My left leg below the knee is puffy and also my left ankle and it s been this way for quite a while. I have noticed slight pain in the ankle, but not below the knee. I have always attributed it to being overweight (and I am slowly losing weight), but I was wondering what it was. I did visit a homeopathic chiropractor and he told me that my lymphatic system was weak. What can I do?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Hi,
The most probable and obvious cause for your symptoms is you being overweight. Yes, there is obstruction to venous and lymphatic drainage when one is obese or overweight.
Once you reduce your weight, your symptoms will vanish.
Do regular workouts and burn calories. Till then, apply ice packs to the affected areas twice daily.
All the best.
The most probable and obvious cause for your symptoms is you being overweight. Yes, there is obstruction to venous and lymphatic drainage when one is obese or overweight.
Once you reduce your weight, your symptoms will vanish.
Do regular workouts and burn calories. Till then, apply ice packs to the affected areas twice daily.
All the best.
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