Question 1

how can i make the swelling and redness go away in my lower leg/ankles and is it normal for it to hurt when touched?

Accepted Answer

CELLULITIS: CALF PAIN POSITIVE HOMAN'S SIGN "MAY" INDICATE RISK OF EMBOLUS (CLOT). SEE YOUR PCP FOR EVALUATION. INTERMIN CARE IS ONE ASPIRIN A DAY. HOPE THIS HELPS

Question 2

i was bit on my lower leg by my dog and my foot has redness and swelling?

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Antibiotics: Would be best, see a doctor to diagnose if you have an infection that needs to be treated.

Question 3

lower leg under calf hurts when sitting or layng down not when walking no redness or swelling been going on for 4 days now?

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Leg pain: Pain in the leg can have many different causes including disorders affecting the nerve, soft tissue, bones and blood vessels.  

Pulses need to be checked and evaluated by a physician to start, and if the blood vessels look fine, then can think about musculoskeletal cause and treatment options.

Question 4

been through a number of tests, narrowing in lower leg/ankle area but they dont believe the redness, swelling and pain in my foot is from that, happens mostly in warm weather, need ideas on what to look into?

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: Are you taking any medication?
If yes, can you list them?

Question 5

been through a number of tests, narrowing in lower leg/ankle area but they dont believe the redness, swelling and pain in my foot is from that, happens mostly in warm weather, need ideas on what to look into? i only take nifedipine for high bp?

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: If some seeing I both feet that is better when you get up in am very likely related to Nifedipine. And or eating more salt than your body an get rid
of with our increasing BP. If K ever low ask to be tested for primary Aldosteronism.  Move to DASH diet may help if dr oks

Question 6

i have swelling of my lower leg , it is red and real warm.what should i do? have not slept for most the night because of pain.

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Swelling: It sounds like you may have a cellulitis, you should see a doctor immediately.

Question 7

hi, thursday i got bitten by insect on lower leg was swollen with a red blue bruise, it's still red a d have a pit, most swelling went away? plz help should i see a doctor its been 5 days

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Infection: If any increase in redness, red streaks, tenderness, drainage, or fever, see your doctor right away for treatment of an infection. If it's getting better, simply rest and avoid prolonged standing/walking until it resolves.

Question 8

im having alot of lower leg swelling and retaining water. my socks leave deep crease in my legs. my husband's are the same only his legs are red and has water blisters and leaks clear. is it heart failure?what do i do?

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Edema CHF?: The reason you are both having edema is in part related to eating more sodium(Na) than your kidneys can get rid of. There are many causes and you need to find out as treatment will differ widely.  I recommend USING the app Cronometer to track Na intake to see where the Na is coming from. Your daily goal should be &lt;1,500 mg Na.  Discuss results with your team.  Keep them and us posted.

Question 9

is leg redness a sign of some disease?

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It could be: Leg redness could part of local skin disease or systemic disease or trauma?

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: leg redness?

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Many causes: There are many causes of leg redness including skin rashes (eczema, psoriasis), infections (cellulitis, fungal infections, roseola, fifth disease), allergic reactions and insect bites (bedbugs, lice, mosquito, scabies).  Varicose veins and hemorrhage under the skin are also causes. More serious causes include venous thrombosis (DVT) and serious allergic reactions such as erythema multiforme.

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How can i make the swelling and redness go away in my lower leg/ankles and is it normal for it to hurt when touched?

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I was bit on my lower leg by my dog and my foot has redness and swelling?

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Lower leg under calf hurts when sitting or layng down not when walking no redness or swelling been going on for 4 days now?

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Been through a number of tests, narrowing in lower leg/ankle area but they dont believe the redness, swelling and pain in my foot is from that, happens mostly in warm weather, need ideas on what to look into?

A member asked:

Been through a number of tests, narrowing in lower leg/ankle area but they dont believe the redness, swelling and pain in my foot is from that, happens mostly in warm weather, need ideas on what to look into? i only take nifedipine for high bp?

A member asked:

I have swelling of my lower leg , it is red and real warm.what should i do? have not slept for most the night because of pain.

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Hi, thursday i got bitten by insect on lower leg was swollen with a red blue bruise, it's still red a d have a pit, most swelling went away? plz help should i see a doctor its been 5 days

A member asked:

Im having alot of lower leg swelling and retaining water. my socks leave deep crease in my legs. my husband's are the same only his legs are red and has water blisters and leaks clear. is it heart failure?what do i do?

A member asked:

Is leg redness a sign of some disease?

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What is the definition or description of: leg redness?

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