Question 1

can a swollen leg get so swollen it starts to split the skin?

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Absolutely: It is entirely possible.  If you have chronically swollen legs, it is important to get the swelling down as effectively as possible.  When severe chronic swelling occurs, meticulous skin care is essential to make sure your skin doesn't split and that you don't get an infection.

Question 2

if a swollen leg gets too swollen, can it start to split the skin?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: Extreme swelling of the leg will usually cause "water blisters" to form, rather than actually split the skin. These amy go on to form sores or ulcerations and are difficult to heal.

Question 3

can one swollen leg mean cancer?

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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 4

what could be causing a very swollen leg (without pain, or any rash)?

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Bad veins: Failure of leg veins to transmit blood to the heart is probably most frequent cause of massive painless swelling of one leg. Blockage of lymph nodes in the groin due to various causes can do this. (cancer, infection, certain hernias, etc.) heart failure, liver disease, kidney failure and medications usually affect both legs.

Question 5

swollen leg,red knees and hot?

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Time to see the doc: Inflamed knees strongly suggests a systemic arthritis.  One red swollen knee would be more likely an infection or injury, The swollen leg would make more sense if it were both legs. Either mechanism require a doc's examination.

Question 6

which type of doctor do i see for a swollen leg?

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Yours: Your physician is a good place to start, as he/she will know you and your risks/history.  If it swells up quickly and or you at having trouble breathing, skip that and go to the er.

Question 7

what type of doctor is best to see for a swollen leg?

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Primary Care Doctor: There are many, many different causes of leg swelling--the best place to begin would be with your primary care physician.  They will help identify the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

is it normal to have a swollen leg after spraining my knee?

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I would make: Sure you do not have a clot in your calf, if there is swelling in the leg. This should be reported to your md immediately.

Question 9

is it normal to have a swollen leg during the second trimester? i'm at 21 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: If both legs are swollen equally this is fairly normal during pregnancy.  However, if one leg is swollen more than the other you should see a doctor as soon as possible.  It may be that you have a DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) which can be quite dangerous and even fatal if left untreated.

Question 10

how long can i wait with swollen leg to see if it goes away without seeing a doctor?

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Seek help now.: Swollen legs are seen after prolonged standing; heart or kidney problems; venous insufficiency; blood clots; prior injury or surgical procedures; lymphatic obstruction, etc.   The evaluation of swollen legs requires a thorough evaluation, including ultrasound study of the venous system of the legs.  The treatment may be a simple one, but may also be quite involved, so seek help now.

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