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Swollen leg, only right side. looks severe at the ankles. no pain. not injured. i'm on metoprolol for arrhythmia. swelling doesn't go away for 2 days?

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Dr. Brian Santin answered

Dvt: This could be the result of a deep venous thrombosis or blood clot in the veins of your leg. A simple ultrasound could diagnose this. I hope this helps.

Dr Weisberger and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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Dr. Steven Oweida answered

Sonogram: Get a venous duplex scan asap to look for blood clots.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2013

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A member asked:

Swollen leg, only right side. looks severe at the ankles. no pain. not injured. i'm on metoprolol for arrhythmia. swelling doesn't go away for 2 days?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brian Santin answered

Dr Weisberger and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Steven Oweida answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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