Question 1

i have a small ulcer on my leg. what kind of a doctor do i need to go see to treat it?

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Wound care: If it is long standing non healing ulcer, see a wound care specialist or if short duration see your own physician..

Question 2

what type of doctor should i see for leg swelling?

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Depends: Many types of doctors treat leg pain.  Many causes are musculoskeletal making an orthopod a good choice, but many are also commonly diagnosed and well treated by your family physician.  Start with one of those and if it something more serious like a vascular or dermatologic issue, they can refer you in the right direction.

Question 3

what type of doctor should i see for pain in buttocks and leg?

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Pinched nerve: You may have a pinched nerve in your back. Check in with a spine spwxialist.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what type of doctor do i see for lower leg pain and awelling?

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See below: You can start out with your family practitioner and if necessary an orthopedic surgeon as a specialist not saying you need surgery but we specialize in muscular skeletal system. Good luck thank you.

Question 7

to rule out any urgent or serious problems attributed to lower leg pain...what type of doctor should i see?  it's a periodic pain, not constant...

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Podiatrist!: A podiatrist is a doctor that treats the foot, ankle and lower leg. We treat all aspects of this part of the anatomy: dermatologic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, vascular etc. It is possible you have some muscle problems or a blood clot which will be easily diagnosed by a good, experienced podiatrist.

Question 8

i hurt my back 2mos ago, & still have severe pain in my back & hips & sometimes legs. what can i do to lessen the pain? what kind of doc should i see?

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See an Orthopedic: You need to be checked before anyone can tell what to do,  See an Orthopedic doctor or a Neurosurgeon who handles backs,

Question 9

i have a gash on my leg and the skin over the wound has turned white. there is no discharge of any kind, but the area surrounding the wound is red. will this heal on it's own, or is it infected to the point that i need to see a doctor?

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: You didn't mention how big the gash is, or how long it has been there, or whether it is painful.  I would play it safe and see a physician for proper management, because if it isn't treated properly, at very best you could end up with a nasty scar.

Question 10

i have had swelling in my left leg for10 years and know it is getting worst with compression socks, what type of doctor should i see?

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Lymphedema specialty: Someone who specializes in lymphedema is who you want to see. In Connecticut we have the Rifkin Center which is in Prospect. Not sure 'where' you live in the U.S. but that's what I would google-- or ask your doctor for a referral. It's very important to try and get the best management you can for a problem like this, in order to minimize suffering from it going forward. Hope you can get help.

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To rule out any urgent or serious problems attributed to lower leg pain...what type of doctor should i see? it's a periodic pain, not constant...

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I hurt my back 2mos ago, & still have severe pain in my back & hips & sometimes legs. what can i do to lessen the pain? what kind of doc should i see?

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I have a gash on my leg and the skin over the wound has turned white. there is no discharge of any kind, but the area surrounding the wound is red. will this heal on it's own, or is it infected to the point that i need to see a doctor?

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I have had swelling in my left leg for10 years and know it is getting worst with compression socks, what type of doctor should i see?

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