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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Left Leg While Having Diabetes?

Hello,I am a 41 year old female, that has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. For the last 4-5 weeks I have been experiencing an achey left leg, mostly when I go to bed. It prevents me from sleeping and is very sore at times, also my ankle seems to always be swollen and my lower back feels like it is going to snap in half by the time I get home from regularly daily duties, work, shopping and so on. I have no other Health conditions and Could loose a few pounds. Any advise? Thanks so much Christina
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in left leg while having diabetes . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic , blood clot , infection , venous insufficiency or organ failure like kidney and liver . Apart from that the swelling of legs can also occur due to hypertension. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination. Doctor may order kidney function test , liver function test , urine test along with checking vitals . Doctor may prescribe calcium channel blockers along with diuretics . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or gastroenterologist for liver problem . For now lower your salt consumption and keep your leg elevated while sleeping .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Left Leg While Having Diabetes?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in left leg while having diabetes . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic , blood clot , infection , venous insufficiency or organ failure like kidney and liver . Apart from that the swelling of legs can also occur due to hypertension. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination. Doctor may order kidney function test , liver function test , urine test along with checking vitals . Doctor may prescribe calcium channel blockers along with diuretics . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or gastroenterologist for liver problem . For now lower your salt consumption and keep your leg elevated while sleeping . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari