Question 1

i've got a swollen leg with a painful calf from back off knee. calf is starting too bulge. am taking naprosyn (naproxen) ec 500 mg with furosemide 20 mg?

Accepted Answer

May be a big problem: There are different possible causes for this.  A blood clot in the deep vein needs treatment right away.  So does a problem with the blood supply to the lower leg and foot.  An infection or injury to the muscles can also cause it and needs treatment also.  Go to the nearest ER tonight to start the evaluation and begin appropriate treatment if necessary.

Question 2

right leg swollen, painful. calf hurts and spasms. 3 negative us and 2 neg ct. what else could this be? test i should get? scared its a blood clot

Accepted Answer

Be seen: A detailed exam and review of your studies would be appropriate; there are multiple other potential causes that can be checked for including a bakers cyst in the knee.

Question 3

29 y/o female with swollen lower left leg, calf pain, tenderness to touch. otherwise healthy. could it be dvt? how do i know when to go to doctor?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor now!: Calf tenderness, swelling and pain in one leg can mean infection, inflammation, blocked lymph channels or DVT. You need to see a doctor to examine and get blood tests and ultrasound if needed. If there is a DVT it needs treatment. Use this assessment to find out your risk of developing one. 
http://www.nhs.uk/tools/documents/self_assessments_js/assessment.html?&amp;ASid=71&amp;mobile=true&amp;nosplash=true

Question 4

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 5

what should you do for a swollen leg?

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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.

Question 6

why does a swollen leg sometimes feel warm?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: Swollen leg can feel warm when cellulitis (infection of the soft tissues) is the cause.  The inflammatory response to persistent swelling known as lipodermatosclerosis in venous disease is often painful and warm.  Common denominator is vasodilation, relaxing of the vessel wall, resulting in increased blood flow, and hence the warmth.

Question 7

why does my swollen leg feel warm to the touch?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: Swelling with warmth means increased blood flow. Please have it evaluated as to the cause.

Question 8

how much is best to walk when you have a very swollen leg?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The cause of the swelling dictates the activity level. For some causes it is no activity - like a blood clot. For simple causes the more the better.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can i help my swollen leg?

Accepted Answer

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.

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I've got a swollen leg with a painful calf from back off knee. calf is starting too bulge. am taking naprosyn (naproxen) ec 500 mg with furosemide 20 mg?

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Right leg swollen, painful. calf hurts and spasms. 3 negative us and 2 neg ct. what else could this be? test i should get? scared its a blood clot

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29 y/o female with swollen lower left leg, calf pain, tenderness to touch. otherwise healthy. could it be dvt? how do i know when to go to doctor?

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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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Why does my swollen leg feel warm to the touch?

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How much is best to walk when you have a very swollen leg?

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