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I have intetmittent bouts of redness, swelling, and pitting edema to ankle. discomfort to entire leg. why would symptoms come and go?
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If one leg or both: If one likly recurrent infection. If both. Should see your physician for complete medical workup.
Answered 4/2/2014
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