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What Causes Hardness In Buttocks And A Part Of Swollen Leg?

Hi Im on a water pill once a day, and have been for several years. My legs stay swollen, nothing seems to help. I was diagnosed with Phlebitis about 5 or 6 years ago, then last December was diagnosed with cellulitis of the lower leg,a few months I noticed my shin was hard. my leg all swollen except that one place was not swollen and it is hard like you can feel the shin bone. What could cause this hardness?
posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Hi there.

Since you are having Phlebitis and Cellulitis, the water pill will not be of any use to you. You can keep the limb elevated to drain off the swelling which is a better solution. The hardness could be due to clot in the small veins which feel hard or could be organised abscess collection. I suggest you perform warm soaks and consult your Doctor to get a look at it.
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What Causes Hardness In Buttocks And A Part Of Swollen Leg?

Hi there. Since you are having Phlebitis and Cellulitis, the water pill will not be of any use to you. You can keep the limb elevated to drain off the swelling which is a better solution. The hardness could be due to clot in the small veins which feel hard or could be organised abscess collection. I suggest you perform warm soaks and consult your Doctor to get a look at it.