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Have swelling in left leg for a month after lots of sitting. better after riding bike no pain but edema. taking asprin, gingko, vit e and ginger. ?
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Thrombosis: Leg swelling after prolonged sitting or lack of ambulation can be a symptom of deep vein thrombosis...A serious problem. A physician should be consulted immediately to rule out, or to treat, this possibility.
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