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Could Swelling And Redness Below The Knee Be Related To Hepatitis C?

My left leg below the knee is very red,swollen, sore . A long time ago I had this and they treated it , I think deep vein thrombosis. What dr do I go to? Who looks at it. My blood p,ate let is 69. I m not on any melds other that albuterol for asthma. I do have hep c, is it related?
posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Hello,

It is unlikely related to hepatitisC. Most probably it will be a arthritis joint effusion. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly. Additional investigations like ESR, CRP and ultrasound scan are required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Could Swelling And Redness Below The Knee Be Related To Hepatitis C?

Hello, It is unlikely related to hepatitisC. Most probably it will be a arthritis joint effusion. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly. Additional investigations like ESR, CRP and ultrasound scan are required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain