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Lower leg swelling
Swelling in the lower leg can involve the foot, ankle, lower leg(calf), or whole leg. This edema or swelling can be caused by heart problems, vein problems or lymphedema.Pooling of blood or lymph fluid can cause skin changes as well. Patient must be evaluated to decide causes.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
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Leg
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