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What Causes Tight Feeling In Lower Legs?

I am 52 yrs old -female I take a low dose water pill and 1/2 tab of Lipitor daily. in the summer I usually have swelling around ankles especially in humid weather. lately I have been getting a tight feeling in my lower legs and just a little discomfort. I sit at a desk for 8 hrs a day. is this normal or should I be concerned. when im home and put my feet up it gets better. should I be worried about blood clots?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.

Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.

Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Tight Feeling In Lower Legs?

Hello, I have studied your case. Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.