Question 1

now i've started taking diltiazem tildiem again, how long will it take for the ankle/leg swelling to go? anything i can do to stop it/help it?

Accepted Answer

Again?: You say "again". Did you take it before. Why was it stopped? Did it help the swelling before (the tildiem (HCTZ) is a mild diuretic.)  Keep your legs elevated as much as possible and avoid salt as best you can to accelerate recovery.  If it doesn't work, you may need a stronger med.

Question 2

what causes one leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

how do you get leg swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Edema: Leg elevation. Need to find the cause for swelling in order to treat accordingly (check heart, lungs, liver, blood pressure, infection and many other conditions). Avoid salt. Some conditions happen on both legs other in one leg (ie, blood clots) see doctor.

Question 4

is severe leg swelling after an injury bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes if non compliant: Need to elevate and rest. Swelling decrease healing.

Question 5

what can cause a sudden increase in leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what is the definition or description of: leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

?infection: Leg swelling could be due to infection, allergy, poor circulation/congestive heart failure or lymphadema.  If you have leg swelling you  should see your doctor.

Question 7

why does pericarditis cause leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 8

left leg swelling and redness, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Several things: The one thing you want to make sure you don't have first is a blood clot.  Clots in deep or superficial veins can do this.  It could also be an infection.  Need to get it checked out.

Question 9

what type of doctor should i see for leg swelling?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many types of doctors treat leg pain.  Many causes are musculoskeletal making an orthopod a good choice, but many are also commonly diagnosed and well treated by your family physician.  Start with one of those and if it something more serious like a vascular or dermatologic issue, they can refer you in the right direction.

Question 10

could prednisone have caused leg swelling and abdomen swelling?

Accepted Answer

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

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Now i've started taking diltiazem tildiem again, how long will it take for the ankle/leg swelling to go? anything i can do to stop it/help it?

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What causes one leg swelling?

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How do you get leg swelling down?

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Is severe leg swelling after an injury bad?

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What can cause a sudden increase in leg swelling?

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What is the definition or description of: leg swelling?

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Why does pericarditis cause leg swelling?

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Left leg swelling and redness, what could it be?

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Could prednisone have caused leg swelling and abdomen swelling?

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