Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is A Sudden And Severe Swelling In The Leg Suggestive Of?

SUDDEN, QUITE SEVERE SWELLING (LEG): My left LEG from the knee down to (including) my toes began to swell yesterday (Thurs 12/9/16) around noon and by 6:30 pm when I got home I could barely roll my tights (heavy nylons) to take them off. My right ankle and foot is also swollen and tight, but the calf is not swelling.
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Thank you for your question and concern
Sudden swelling of one side of the leg is localised pathology
possibilities includes injury on that side. Deep venous thrombosis
Localized cellulitis
Tests to do
x Ray to confirm the swelling. injury. fracture.
MRI.
Full haemogram to check for increased WBC
for cellulitis
Dopler ultrasound for DVT
D-Dimmers for coagulation
Coagulation profile
Depending on the tests results then determine the treatment
Pain killers such as brufen , panadal.
will be the first line of treatment as you wait for results.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is A Sudden And Severe Swelling In The Leg Suggestive Of?

Thank you for your question and concern Sudden swelling of one side of the leg is localised pathology possibilities includes injury on that side. Deep venous thrombosis Localized cellulitis Tests to do x Ray to confirm the swelling. injury. fracture. MRI. Full haemogram to check for increased WBC for cellulitis Dopler ultrasound for DVT D-Dimmers for coagulation Coagulation profile Depending on the tests results then determine the treatment Pain killers such as brufen , panadal. will be the first line of treatment as you wait for results.