How Should A Fractured Clavicle Along With Swelling In The Thighs Be Treated Long After Having Calf Edema For Several Years?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jul 2018

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Question : I've had calf edema for several years. It varies, up or down with time. Doctor prescribed furosemide to drain some fluid. I was injured 2 months ago, fractured clavicle, and have been very inactive during that time. Calves have swollen more than ever and now I have major swelling in the thighs. I am seeing my doctor
in 10 days. I don't have any other symptoms, but the swelling scares me.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Both thighs or just one?

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If the problem is with both thighs, then we have to look at your kidneys, heart, liver, and nutritional status closely. While it is possible that failed veins in both limbs, especially in persons who are obese remains a possibility, both legs are rarely affected to the same extent.

My advise is to get basic blood workup going: CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, cardiac evaluation and take it from there in addition to a comprehensive clinical exam comprising of interview and full physical.

I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar