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What Causes Swollen Right Leg,ankle And Upper Foot?

I have been on HP Acthar now for 3 months, I am also currently on 22 other medications for multiple autoimmune issues as well. Anyway I have had a swollen right lower leg , ankle and upper foot only for almost a month now. No one seems to know the cause. At first my Heart Doctor was looking at a possible blood clot so he had a ultrasound done on both my legs which only went down just below the knees because the tech said the machine wouldn t read down any further than that anyway. Heart Doctor said test looked good and told me to inquire with my Rheumatologist which I did, his response was he s doing everything they possibly can at this time for my conditions. But I still have NO IDEA why just 1 of my legs is swelling and not the other? And why there is any swelling at all to begin with.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Painful swelling of legs can be due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can be picked with doppler ultrasound. I suggest you to consult a surgeon and get doppler ultrasound done to know the cause of painful swelling.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Swollen Right Leg,ankle And Upper Foot?

Hello, Painful swelling of legs can be due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can be picked with doppler ultrasound. I suggest you to consult a surgeon and get doppler ultrasound done to know the cause of painful swelling. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist