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What Causes Pain In The Ankles And Right Calf?

what could be causing my ankles and part of my right calf to be painful, rough and discolored skin. I have been checked out with my cardiologist, had ultra sound for deep vain thrombosis, dobler ex-rays, lab tests that shows only slight increase over limit for kidney disease. Most of the pain is my right ankle. After my last bladder surgery on January 31, 2016 my feet and ankles were swollen - this has happened me from other surgeries, but cleared up in a short time - now my feet are still swollen, but not as great - puffy toes etc.. My right calf constantly swollen, but since my heart bypass in 2001 I have moderate swelling due this was my donor leg. At this time I do not have an answer. My current condition has been going on for about two months. Thank you for your time. Richard
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Hi,

Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so-called DVT although this is not very likely. I means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this.

Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it.

This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started.

In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Pain In The Ankles And Right Calf?

Hi, Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so-called DVT although this is not very likely. I means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this. Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it. This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started. In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon