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I flew for approx 8 hours on sat. i now have a very swollen, non-painful left leg (twice the size if the right), with very shiny skin.

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Dr. Emily Altman answered

Please go to ER ASAP: Some bloodwork and an ultrasound need to be done to rule out a blood clot (deep venous thrombosis dvt) in the swollen leg. It may not necessarily be red, but one-sided swelling is worrisome.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

I flew for approx 8 hours on sat. i now have a very swollen, non-painful left leg (twice the size if the right), with very shiny skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emily Altman answered

Dr Maes agreed

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