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81 Years. Swollen Feet, Ankles, Pain Behind Knee. Have A Job Requiring Use Of Computer For Long Time. Thoughts?
I am 81 years old, but still have a part-time job from home that requires a lot of time at the computer. I have been having somewhat swollen feet and ankles lately, and this evening and tonight have had to get out of bed because of pain behind my knee on the right side. That is new, though it has gone away now. Am wondering whether I've been sitting so long that I may have DVT.
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
Hello
At age of 81 yrs with sedentry lifestyle there is always chance of DVT.
you need to do colour doppler leg.
Also you need to work up for cardiac ,and renal function
In knee there can be osteoarthritis knee.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care
At age of 81 yrs with sedentry lifestyle there is always chance of DVT.
you need to do colour doppler leg.
Also you need to work up for cardiac ,and renal function
In knee there can be osteoarthritis knee.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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