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My husband is 53 years old. He noticed about a week ago that his right knee was swollen. He had no injury or fall. He spent 8 hours on a cramped airplane with bad weather in Dallas Texas and the next day the swelling started . We have been icing it and taking Aleve. Today the swelling has moved to his leg, ankle and foot. What could it be and should we seek medical help?
after a long airplane travel, prolonged immobilization may cause deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs, whose main symptom is swelling. i suggest to refer soon to a ER, to exclude it and check for other causes.
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What Causes Swelling In Ankle, Leg And Foot?
after a long airplane travel, prolonged immobilization may cause deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs, whose main symptom is swelling. i suggest to refer soon to a ER, to exclude it and check for other causes.