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A 41-year-old female asked:

Left leg below the knee down to the foot hurts and has some swelling .. and my hands have swelling too after my husband and i took a walk.. ?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique
Dr. Shahid Rafiqueanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Multiple causes: Sqelling in leg associated with pain is always important in a lady. You should be checked for blood clots on the leg. Venous insufficiency is another common but benign cause. See your pcp urgently.
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