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What Causes Pain And Severe Swelling On Leg?

pain and severe swelling in right leg.I do have diabetes type 2.Have not had any of these problems before.Recent doctor app had a ultra-sound then did X-rays.Doctor said possible arthiritis prescribed Meloxicam.After 1 week swelling is worse. what needs to be done next? Barabara
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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Dear Barbara,
Do consult your nearest Rheumatologist for the evaluation of the swollen joint.A single swollen joint is always to be treated aggressively and based on the causative factor,the treatment differs.Infections need to be ruled out too apart from inflammation due to crystalline diseases and pure inflammatory disorders.The more you delay the treatment,the more the damage will be to the joint.The pain is also intolerable majority of the times.Do consult your nearest Rheumatologist and take care.
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What Causes Pain And Severe Swelling On Leg?

Dear Barbara, Do consult your nearest Rheumatologist for the evaluation of the swollen joint.A single swollen joint is always to be treated aggressively and based on the causative factor,the treatment differs.Infections need to be ruled out too apart from inflammation due to crystalline diseases and pure inflammatory disorders.The more you delay the treatment,the more the damage will be to the joint.The pain is also intolerable majority of the times.Do consult your nearest Rheumatologist and take care.