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Can you die from lower leg swelling?
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Depends: Lower leg swelling is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It should be evaluated by a physician.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: A clot could be the cause, travel to your lung causing an acute pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.
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