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What Causes Swelling In Ankle, Leg And Foot?

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?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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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.