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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Legs When Having Lung Disease?

I spent two weeks last month in the hospital where I found out that I have a rare lung disease. Two days ago I woke up with both legs very swollen and tight. Since then the left one has gone down but the right leg and foot remain swollen and tight and in some spots very tender. They gave me shots while in the hospital to prevent blood clots, so of course that s the first thing I think. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Leta Mott
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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hi,

as you mentioned about the blood clots controlling treatment in the hospital. And now you are having swelling and tightness I will advice you to get the Doppler done by which is any clot is providing the obstruction in the venous return will be traced and the treatment will be planned accordingly.

also you keep the legs on the pillow above the level of the heart by which the swelling reduces and also you can perform some ankle toe movements to keep the hemodynamics active.

Also as you had lung issue I will advice to do regular breathing exercises. as the lungs are the major source of puryfying the blood cells. As blood enters the lungs to get cleaned and then gets supplied by to the whole body.

Also performing some leg raise and ankle toe movements will help reduce the swelling.

with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Legs When Having Lung Disease?

hi, as you mentioned about the blood clots controlling treatment in the hospital. And now you are having swelling and tightness I will advice you to get the Doppler done by which is any clot is providing the obstruction in the venous return will be traced and the treatment will be planned accordingly. also you keep the legs on the pillow above the level of the heart by which the swelling reduces and also you can perform some ankle toe movements to keep the hemodynamics active. Also as you had lung issue I will advice to do regular breathing exercises. as the lungs are the major source of puryfying the blood cells. As blood enters the lungs to get cleaned and then gets supplied by to the whole body. Also performing some leg raise and ankle toe movements will help reduce the swelling. with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery