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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.
Answered 1/20/2014
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Swollen leg: I would recommend evaluation by a vascular surgeon to determine the underlying reason for the swollen leg. At that visit a venous Doppler-sonogram will be performed to determine if this is venous disease. If this test is negative, most likely reason would be lymphedema. After testing is completed a treatment protocol can be established.
Answered 3/17/2017
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