Question 1

i have swollen legs.  they look like elephants legs when i wear shorts.  what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Edema/lymphedema: Are among the most common conditions causing leg swelling. Venous/ lymphatic return is impaired most of the time and elevating legs may help transiently.

Question 2

i am 20 years old, and i have swollen legs and feet, the gp gave me water tablets.
but they don not really help me.. ?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral edema: The question is did your GP try to find out why you have edema like do you have Cardiac or Renal or liver or thyroid disease or PVD. Once the etiology is identified, appropriate treatment could be given

Question 3

i have swollen legs, i was prescribed clopidogrel 75mg, lisinopril 5mg, furosemide 40mg, everything went well then i didn't take them for about days the swollen legs came back. back on them again for about 6 days and it has not gone down. bp 123/90.

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: What you described suggests a blood clot in the leg veins. It would be prudent to see your doctor or go to the hospital. at your earliest, to prevent complications.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

i had bloods done doctor told me i have low albumin and now i have swollen legs and ankles how can i get rid of edema?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: The reason for the low albumin needs to be determined and treated. The edema is likely due to low albumin. Albumin infusion and a diuretic would help, and you would need prescription for that. However, that would only be a temporary measure and the underlying cause needs to be addressed.

Question 5

the bottoms of my feet hurt so bad after taking dead skin off them. in between my toes was really itchy. i have swollen legs and my legs are hurting me so badly pain scale 10. i've had the swelling since november. it's worse tonight deep achy?

Accepted Answer

: You may have Athlete's foot which can cause redness, flakiness, peeling, or cracking of the skin on the feet. It sometimes has an itch, sting, or burn, or simply feel uncomfortable. It is located on the soles of the feet, the areas between the toes, and sometimes the toenails. You need to use an antifungal product such as clotrimazole. The swollen legs that hurt are aothe problem.

Question 6

my swollen legs are getting worse?

Accepted Answer

: Leg swelling or edema is an important sign that has to be placed in the context of your known conditions and current treatment by your treating physician as specific tests and meds adjustments are needed.

Question 7

sunburn swollen legs ankles what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Apply aloe: Elevate the legs and take an antiinflammatory like Motrin or alleve if not contraindicated for any reason.

Question 8

is menopause related to swollen legs (calves)?

Accepted Answer

No: Swelling in your legs is not a symptom of menopause. This might be concerning for other problems such as heart disease. This should prompt evaluation by your doctor.

Question 9

can appendix cause pain on legs or swollen legs?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix and is a medical emergency. Many cases of appendicitis require removal of the inflamed appendix by laparotomy or laparoscopy due to the high mortality associated with rupture of the appendix, which may lead to severe complications such as peritonitis and sepsis. It is not directly a cause of leg pain, but when inflamed the leg movements can illicit pain.

Question 10

what can i do to get rid of black and blue swollen legs?

Accepted Answer

Swollen legs: firstly you should be evaluated by your primary physician start the process as to why your legs are swollen, as most likely the discoloration is as a result of the swelling.
Need to determine if this is a heart or kidney issue
If not then a vascular surgery consult to determine if this is venous disease would be in order

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I am 20 years old, and i have swollen legs and feet, the gp gave me water tablets. but they don not really help me.. ?

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I have swollen legs, i was prescribed clopidogrel 75mg, lisinopril 5mg, furosemide 40mg, everything went well then i didn't take them for about days the swollen legs came back. back on them again for about 6 days and it has not gone down. bp 123/90.

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I had bloods done doctor told me i have low albumin and now i have swollen legs and ankles how can i get rid of edema?

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Sunburn swollen legs ankles what should i do?

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