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Pos ddimer. neg ct for pe. 3 neg us. right leg swelling, tight, pain especially in calf. drs say no blood clot. what can i do? what could it be?
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Up, Up and Away.: It sounds like your leg has an impeded venous or lymphatic return. I would try lying down and elevating your leg higher than your heart, making sure to support the leg its entire length. Applying heat to the calf may help to increase venous return. It will take several hours to notice an improvement. Be prepared to use this technique for some time.
Answered 8/27/2015
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