Can Drainage Of Blood Into The Thighs Cause Swelling?

Posted on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

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Question : My left calf hurts and I have to swell in the lower portion of the leg. Especially the ankle.

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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Vascular

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The problem seem to be about the drainage of the blood into the thigh.

I think you should get color doppler of the vessels on the left side. This helps to understand if there is a problem with the veins on that side of the leg.

I suggest getting to a surgeon who can examine and order a color doppler test.

It is not good to get the massage done or take medicines without understanding the nature of the problem.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

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