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I have one leg that is swelling, I was in the hopital about a month ago and it was swelling then, they did a sonagram for bloodclot and found none. Yesterday I woke up and on the back of my leg right behind the knee there was a large swollen area that was very painful to the touch today that seems to have moved to the knee area. I am getting sharp pain radiating down my leg.. Also if I sit for a long period of time the bottom part of my leg right about the foot gets very red..
Sun, 9 Dec 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
You seem to have thrombophlebitis in your knee region... it is moving with your leg movements... & you should prevent that with no movements of the region (use crutches/wheelchair to immobilize the leg for a few days).
Take over the counter anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen & apply Thrombophobe ointment locally... do not rub or massage.
Meet your family physician ASAP... for specific treatment & instructions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Leg?
Hi, You seem to have thrombophlebitis in your knee region... it is moving with your leg movements... & you should prevent that with no movements of the region (use crutches/wheelchair to immobilize the leg for a few days). Take over the counter anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen & apply Thrombophobe ointment locally... do not rub or massage. Meet your family physician ASAP... for specific treatment & instructions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician