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What Causes Swelling And Indentation Around The Calf?

my husband s leg s is swollen;it has an indentation around the calf area as if he has worn a calf high sock.the swelling is not elephant leg,just tight.his other(left leg)has a dent that looks like a thumb print;and his ankle is dark with dis-coloration,like black and blue with a little redness around it.the ankle is swollen also. he has the Cortisone knee injections .
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

It may be sign of DVT. It means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So he needs to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this. Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it. This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started. In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Swelling And Indentation Around The Calf?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It may be sign of DVT. It means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So he needs to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this. Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it. This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started. In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.