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Does Phlebitis Cause Severe Pain And Swelling In The Legs?

I am a 58 year old female. I was diagnosed with tenosynovitis of the left ankle. I have had this for several months. Pain wasn’t too bad. But now my whole leg and foot are very swollen and I have extreme pain even at rest. I’m worried that it might be phlebitis. Hope you can help
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It could be a cellulitis. Phlebitis is unlikely.
You might require intravenous antibiotics to for faster recovery and to avoid unwanted complications.
Consult a physician and start antibiotics.

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Does Phlebitis Cause Severe Pain And Swelling In The Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be a cellulitis. Phlebitis is unlikely. You might require intravenous antibiotics to for faster recovery and to avoid unwanted complications. Consult a physician and start antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.