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What type of doctor should i see for leg swelling?

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Dr. Chad Zooker answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Depends: Many types of doctors treat leg pain. Many causes are musculoskeletal making an orthopod a good choice, but many are also commonly diagnosed and well treated by your family physician. Start with one of those and if it something more serious like a vascular or dermatologic issue, they can refer you in the right direction.

Dr Hutchinson agreed

Answered 7/16/2019

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