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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Lower Leg Post Exposure To Sun

I have a severe sunburn, and one day after I got it my ankles started swelling.its day 3 and the swelling is worse than ever. The back of my calves which did not get sunburnt are red. Its starting to make my calves lower legs swell. Do I need to be seen by a Dr or do I just continue w elevation and naproxin sodium?
posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, condition need to be differentiated from some systemic disease and for that it is best to go for clinical examination, this could be collagen disease and not the sun burn or this may be some allergic reaction, although symptoms can be well managed but underlying cause is main concern, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Lower Leg Post Exposure To Sun

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, condition need to be differentiated from some systemic disease and for that it is best to go for clinical examination, this could be collagen disease and not the sun burn or this may be some allergic reaction, although symptoms can be well managed but underlying cause is main concern, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.