Question 1

what causes one leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

Several things: It could be cellulitis, deep or superficial venous thrombosis , lymphadema.

Question 2

what can cause a sudden increase in leg swelling?

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Fluid retention: If it is just one leg, then it usually infers something in the leg itself including blood clot, infection, gout, injury, etc.  if it is both legs, that usually suggests systemic fluid retention which usually collects first in the legs.  Either way, don't hesitate to be seen and accurately diagnosed.

Question 3

what are the causes of leg swelling and how to treat it?

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Many things: Trauma such as broken bones, sprains, strains.  Problems with veins and lymphatic systems.  Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, and heart failure.  Blood clots may cause swelling of one leg. Treatment can include elevation and compressive wraps along with medication.  See your primary care physician for an evaluation.

Question 4

why does pericarditis cause leg swelling?

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Pericarditis : Pericarditis typically has a relatively benign course in uncomplicated cases.  Conversely, patients with high-risk features (ie, high fever, large pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, failure to respond to antiinflammatory therapy) are at increased risk of short-term complications. Leg swelling is not a common presentation of pericarditis, but could potentially be a feature of heart failure.

Question 5

could prednisone have caused leg swelling and abdomen swelling?

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Yes: Leg swelling, definitely from fluid accumulation; abdominal swelling - from fat accumulation or a GI perforation.

Question 6

might drinking too many fluids cause leg swelling?

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Water and gravity: Our bodies need a large amount of water  to keep organs functioning. The vessels that carry the fluids are not perfect and they can leak. Also, our tissues have a certain amount of water to stay moist and pliable.  Gravity works to pull the fluids down towards the feet even in healthy people.  It will worsen as the day progresses.  Treatment is compression socks/elevation. Avoid water pills.

Question 7

what could be the cause of my right foot and leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

Foot swelling : Need more information but could be several things but hard to answer

Question 8

is overweigth for 50 lbs can cause leg swelling or enlarge leg w/o pain and redness just little big cmpare to left leg after i was cured of cillulitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I'm going to guess what you are trying to ask here, b/c your question is all over the place.
Weight gain can lead to leg swelling, though one would expect both legs to swell.  If you had cellulitis in a leg, it can lead to a long standing swelling problem.  Consider use of medical compression hose, 20-30mm hg. Knee high should work.

Question 9

can leg swelling from sunburn cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Leg swelling attributed to sunburn would not be expected to cause blood clots.  Common causes of blood clots include prolonged immobility (i.e. Long plan rides), major surgery, extremity injury, and conditions associated with increased tendency to form blood clots (i.e. Cancer).

Question 10

what are common causes of ankle and leg swelling/water retention?

Accepted Answer

Causes: Veinous insufficiency, lymphedema, congestive heart failure, kidney disease are some.

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