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Pitting edema in right lower leg only. no redness, or pain. been this way for a week. elevated it and no change. what could it be?
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Edema: The two most concerning possibilities are a blood clot or lymphedema. In both instances a doctor needs to evaluate these asap.
Answered 3/17/2017
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