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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In The Legs?

Hello I I believe I may have twisted my ankle or engine it in some way since that time I m experiencing severe pain in my ankle as well as slight swelling in my leg my right leg below the knee tonight I m beginning to notice slight numbness and tingling in my toes all of this is taking place with my right leg I feel the need to know also that I have had two minor heart attacks a double bypass as well as several coronary stents I am worried this is a sign of a stroke I am 58 years old
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Hello,

Swelling in the leg with tingling and numbness in the leg may be due to deep vein thrombosis or peripheral vascular disease or sciatica with radiculopathy etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Also possible you may develop sprain of ankle joint. Elevate the limb, if sprain is there please do cold and warm compression.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor and get it done colour doppler of lower limb then get treated accordingly.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In The Legs?

Hello, Swelling in the leg with tingling and numbness in the leg may be due to deep vein thrombosis or peripheral vascular disease or sciatica with radiculopathy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Also possible you may develop sprain of ankle joint. Elevate the limb, if sprain is there please do cold and warm compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor and get it done colour doppler of lower limb then get treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist