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Could Swollen Legs, Tender To Touch Calf Be Due To Intake Of Thyroid Medication And Aspirin?
After I returned from a trip I have had swollen legs-- mostly the left leg and ankle. My left calf is tender to touch but is not otherwise sore. The swelling is worse at the end of the day. I take Geritol, a thyroid medication, and low dose aspirin. My cholesterol is high.
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hi,
History is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis is due to a blood clot in a vein of the leg. Other possibility could be cellulitis. I advise you to visit the emergency room of your nearby hospital for proper clinical assessment and certain lab tests such as an ultrasound or venogram to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
History is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis is due to a blood clot in a vein of the leg. Other possibility could be cellulitis. I advise you to visit the emergency room of your nearby hospital for proper clinical assessment and certain lab tests such as an ultrasound or venogram to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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