Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Right Leg

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : my right leg is swollen and painful. what can be the cause?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible infection,or other issues

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcomew.
It can be caused by infection if there is redness and fever and in this case antibiotics should help.
But if there is no improvement then it could be leg thrombosis so you should see doctor and do leg ultrasound to rule this out. Till that, try to rest kelp leg elevated,apply cold compresses. Wish you good health. Regards

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