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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Lower Legs?

I have pain and swelling in my lower legs. Painful more on left leg around the knee cap. There is no heat ffelt or redness. I have not had an injury to the area. PA suggest venous insufficiency and requested a Doppler, Because of holiday and lack of facility to perform test I can not have it done for a few more days. of course I worry about a clot. just had a battery of yealy blood tests all are fine. I am an active 84 year old woman, swim almost every day no other major medical conditions except hyper tension, control with medication 124/ 80
Thu, 10 Jan 2019
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Hi,

Your concern is very right. Though it may not be a clot, ruling out a clot is very important and it should be done on an emergency basis.

I think you should go to the ER. Even if dipper is not possible we can do a blood test clued d dimers.

If that's normal then there is no chance of a clot. Of that raised then you should be started on injection of heprin until doppler is done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Lower Legs?

Hi, Your concern is very right. Though it may not be a clot, ruling out a clot is very important and it should be done on an emergency basis. I think you should go to the ER. Even if dipper is not possible we can do a blood test clued d dimers. If that s normal then there is no chance of a clot. Of that raised then you should be started on injection of heprin until doppler is done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician