Question 1

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 2

sharp sooting pain in left leg from back thigh to back knee could it be another blood clot theres is no swollen leg?

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Unusual : 30&#x27; s female w. Pain in sciatic region of thigh asks whether is blood clot. This is unusual region for blood clot. If is blood clot would expect swelling of leg ;  pain elicited by direct pressure on region ; when tense leg flexor muscles against resistance. That said, these sympmptoms in someone who already had leg blood clot causes all bets off, and doctor and ultrasound are probably indicated.

Question 3

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 4

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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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 5

how is a swollen leg treated?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

what could cause a swollen leg and ankle?

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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