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I've had foot and ankle swelling and pain since last thursday. i also have foot and calf tightness after i sleep or sit for a whilewhat could this be
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Depends : Swelling with redness can be due to inflammation or dependent.If you have not been moving much and have swelling and cramps in one leg- it can be a sign of blood clot. If it is swelling of both sides, and not redness- it could be as simple as dependent swelling that goes away by elevating legs on pillow. If it continues, painful, or have family or personal history of clot see Dr.
Answered 12/2/2016
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