HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What causes swelling in the leg? too much salt? thyroid low?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Both can: Most things can cause leg swelling, including the 2 above in the question. Blood test will answer the thyroid question.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Swollen spot left leg just beside knee. Left neck swelling. All swelling is on left side. Dr can't find anything? What could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Elevated d dimer level, CT scan of lungs normal.Left chest/neck/shoulder pain. Leg slight swelling and painful twitches in legs(ultrasound normal)why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Symptoms pvcs, tachycardia, swelling on left side includes face, neck, and legs. What could this be. Dr can't find anything wrong. Have had tests.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is it safe to go for surgery for slipped disc at 55 yrs. Suffering from pain from past five years. Got swelling in neck, arms and leg. Please help.

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can you tell me if the side effects from a salt load infusion is body swelling, face, legs, ankles , hands. A week later still?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Swelling on on left side. Neck, leg and face. What it the causes?
My mom has hypo thyroid for the last 5 years. She is taking medicines like (thyronom) even then her lower right leg muscles has swelling and tight.
My mom has bulky uterus prob in 3rd stage next year gng to do surgery. Whether this is related anyhow with thyroid & leg swelling-pls advice her a sol?
Lt ankle/foot always swollen slight-large amt, 2yrs. Bun/creatinine levels run high. High protein intake. No salt-restricted diet. Causes of swelling?
I have noticed myself having puffiness around my eyes and legs swellings especially on waking up in the morning.Can this be signs of thyroidism?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.