Question 1

what can cause swelling, redness and pain in one leg?

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Possible blood clot: My main worry with those symptoms would be a blood clot in the leg veins called a deep venous thrombosis (dvt). Causes can be long trips/immobility, recent surgery and inherited conditions.These can be life-threatening so need attention. Infections such as cellulitis can also cause those symptoms, as can gout (not always the toe), a baker's cyst behind the knee,  and other things.Maybe need checked.

Question 2

is there a medical condition that causes swelling, redness and pain in one leg?

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A couple: You could be developing cellulitis or even a blood clot. It should be checked.

Question 3

is it normal to have one leg .25 in bigger than the other? no redness, swelling or warmth. just noticed left leg .25 in bigger

Accepted Answer

Error in measurement: You have to measure your leg exactly at the same spot otherwise you will find a discrepancy. Bottom line as long as there is no edema redness or swelling or bruises or pain you are OK

Question 4

looks like a bite mark only one hole on side of leg very red and swollen redness is spreading and j also had terrible headache.. headache is better now?

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Bite with...: 34 y/o says, Looks like a bite mark only one hole on side of leg, very red and swollen redness is spreading andj also had terrible headache... headache is better now? This is most likely a bite of some sort; possibly insect bite with Stinger still in place. Take OTC Benadryl right away and go see the PCP or ER physician to examine, and treat  appropriately.

Question 5

do blood clots in the leg almost always cause redness and swelling? can i assume i dont have one if my leg looks normal?

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: Blood clots in the lower limb are painful, especially in the calf, worsen when the foot is elevated, and may be accompanied by foot and ankle swelling, local tender "venous cord", with/ without reddening.  However, any suspicion should result in contacting your doctor immediately.

Question 6

child complains for a second day that a calf on one leg hurts and now also an ankle, limping for 2 days no swelling, redness and not hot. what is it?

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SIMPLE TO SERIOUS: Does the child feel sick? Fever? Calf bigger than other side? It could be something as simple as a muscle strain/sprain, to an infection, leg fracture, or something very serious but also very rare in children; a DVT. This should be checked by a pediatrician.

Question 7

one calf slightly swollen. no warmth or redness. started getting cramps and pain in leg for a month. neg ultrasound & ddimer a few weeks ago. dvt?

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No: Not with a negative ultrasound. Any edema notes on ultrasound?  Could be lymphatics. Or local tissue injury too

Question 8

deep ache in one leg mainly. sometimes in two. mainly right leg. pain all over leg, feel agitated like i need go move them often. heavy ache in knee. feel like i've walked alot but haven't. pain comes and goes last 14 days. no swelling or redness.

Accepted Answer

Restless leg: Urge to move leg associated with unpleasant sensations.  Typically will get worse at night  Risk factors associated with the condition include iron deficiency, pregnancy, renal diseas, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons, Rheumatoid or family history of Restless leg.

Question 9

red spot on one leg for 2 years.any solution?

Accepted Answer

Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician.

Question 10

i have one  small red bump on my leg and i don't know what it is?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There can be numerous causes...Infection, insect bite, dermatitis......So see your doctor to get it checked out.

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What can cause swelling, redness and pain in one leg?

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Is there a medical condition that causes swelling, redness and pain in one leg?

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Is it normal to have one leg .25 in bigger than the other? no redness, swelling or warmth. just noticed left leg .25 in bigger

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Looks like a bite mark only one hole on side of leg very red and swollen redness is spreading and j also had terrible headache.. headache is better now?

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Do blood clots in the leg almost always cause redness and swelling? can i assume i dont have one if my leg looks normal?

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Child complains for a second day that a calf on one leg hurts and now also an ankle, limping for 2 days no swelling, redness and not hot. what is it?

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One calf slightly swollen. no warmth or redness. started getting cramps and pain in leg for a month. neg ultrasound & ddimer a few weeks ago. dvt?

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Deep ache in one leg mainly. sometimes in two. mainly right leg. pain all over leg, feel agitated like i need go move them often. heavy ache in knee. feel like i've walked alot but haven't. pain comes and goes last 14 days. no swelling or redness.

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Red spot on one leg for 2 years.any solution?

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I have one small red bump on my leg and i don't know what it is?

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