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What Causes Swelling In The Ankle And Calf While On Aspirin And Ramipril?

I am a 57 yrs. old woman. With a history of heart disease, Lupus SLE, I take beta blockers, hbp rx, aspirin, ramipril, a statin 2x daily, plaquenil, Coreg. The ankle, calf & interior of my left leg is swollen. What is that from? Too much fluid? Too much salt? ty
posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016
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Hello,
Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Swelling in the calf muscles might be due to lymphedema or Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that there is swelling in ankle and calf muscles
2. You also had a history of heart disease, SLE.
3. The swelling might be due to lymphedema or Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but not due to aspirin.
4. I suggest you to take DUPLEX ULTRASOUND to detect DVT.

Hope this information helps you.
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What Causes Swelling In The Ankle And Calf While On Aspirin And Ramipril?

Hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Swelling in the calf muscles might be due to lymphedema or Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that there is swelling in ankle and calf muscles 2. You also had a history of heart disease, SLE. 3. The swelling might be due to lymphedema or Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but not due to aspirin. 4. I suggest you to take DUPLEX ULTRASOUND to detect DVT. Hope this information helps you.