Question 1

can one swollen leg mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : There are many things that are possible causes of one swollen leg, so it is important not to presume that it has to be cancer.  The best thing to do is to see your doctor and get things checked out so that you know exactly what the cause of the swelling is.

Question 2

what could cause a swollen leg and ankle?

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A clot: That is reason enough to visit a doctor.

Question 3

what are common causes of a swollen leg and ankle?

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Several things: Venous insufficiency, lymphedema, congestive heart failure, arthritis, infection, or gout are some.

Question 4

hubby came home from work with a swollen leg from his ankle, to his knee, warm to the touch, and discolored. ideas? he has no bug bites. is overweight

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See doctor: Have it evaluated right away, assuming no trauma, he is either suffering from a clot to the leg or an infection called cellulitis. Either way he needs prompt attention.

Question 5

swollen leg, only right side. looks severe at the ankles. no pain. not injured. i'm on metoprolol for arrhythmia. swelling doesn't go away for 2 days?

Accepted Answer

Dvt: This could be the result of a deep venous thrombosis or blood clot in the veins of your leg.  A simple ultrasound could diagnose this. I hope this helps.

Question 6

how can i help my swollen leg?

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Find the cause.: There are many reasons for a swollen leg, some of them serious. This is not the forum to discuss them all. You need to see a doctor.

Question 7

why is my injured swollen leg warmer than the other?

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Make sure that: It is not thrombophlebitis, which can lead to pulmonary embolism.  You should show it to a doctor so serious conditions are excluded.

Question 8

i've got a swollen leg after an angiogram, what can i do for the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: See your doc or the angiographer, there may be bleeding or other problem.

Question 9

how is a swollen leg treated?

Accepted Answer

Support hose: The first issue is to identify the cause if possible.Support hose will help reduce the swelling of the leg irrespective of the reason.In order to get the best outcomes they should be placed on the legs when they are elevated .They are not necessary when sleeping.

Question 10

what should you do for a swollen leg?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: First of all, you need to find out why it is swollen.  Once you have a reason, the best thing to do is to treat the cause.

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Hubby came home from work with a swollen leg from his ankle, to his knee, warm to the touch, and discolored. ideas? he has no bug bites. is overweight

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Swollen leg, only right side. looks severe at the ankles. no pain. not injured. i'm on metoprolol for arrhythmia. swelling doesn't go away for 2 days?

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How can i help my swollen leg?

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Why is my injured swollen leg warmer than the other?

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I've got a swollen leg after an angiogram, what can i do for the swelling?

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How is a swollen leg treated?

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What should you do for a swollen leg?

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