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Hi my left lower leg has all of a sudden swelled and is tender to the touch in about a 4 inch long area and also that area is much firmer then the rest of my. I took 2 Benedryl 2 hours ago and nothing has changed. What is the problem with my leg? I did not bang or injure my leg in anyway
Hello, greetings! Thanks for posting your query. You seem to be suffering from a condition called as deep vein thrombosis. This includes the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the leg, most commonly in the calf. It maybe due to the blood getting thick or minor microscopic trauma to the blood vessel. Obesity, major surgery, prolonged bed rest maybe some of the risk factors. The treatment would be to put you on blood thinners like heparin accompanied with pain killers. I recommend you to go to a local general surgeon immediately so that your doses can be adjusted.
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What Causes Swollen And Tender Leg?
Hello, greetings! Thanks for posting your query. You seem to be suffering from a condition called as deep vein thrombosis. This includes the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the leg, most commonly in the calf. It maybe due to the blood getting thick or minor microscopic trauma to the blood vessel. Obesity, major surgery, prolonged bed rest maybe some of the risk factors. The treatment would be to put you on blood thinners like heparin accompanied with pain killers. I recommend you to go to a local general surgeon immediately so that your doses can be adjusted.