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What Causes Redness, Swelling And Burning Sensation In The Legs?

I have had redness, swelling and a burning sensation in my R lower leg since June 27th. Originally treated for cellulitis without any change. Using Aspercreme to relieve pain and elevating when possible. I am a post-polio patient although this is my good leg and not as affected as the other. Have considered shingles, circulation probs. No clot found in scan done in July.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019
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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 Redness, Swelling And Burning Sensation In The Legs?

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