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From last ? on your advice went to er, done dvt test d dimer and other bloodwork, everything was good. leg still swelling only from knee to ankles and only on left leg. dr stumped said he doesnt know why. any ideas i can tell my reg. dr to look for?
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Swelling of 1 leg only with normal ultrasound and D-Dimer may indicate - prior surgery, infection, deep blood clot higher up (groin, pelvis), Baker’s Cyst. If ER no help try Vascular Surgery or a (smart) Internist
Answered 4/18/2021
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