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What Causes Swelling In The Leg While Suffering From Lipoedema?
Hello. I have lipo lipidema and lymphadema . My left leg is bigger than the right . I wear knee high compression stockings everyday and the thigh high in conjunction with them 3 days a week . I swam in the summer and rebounder and walk now 4/6 times weekly. Why is my left leg swollen even more some days ?
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Hi,
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, it's better to get arterial and venous system Doppler and rule out DVT.
Other causes of dependent oedema should also be ruled out with baseline investigations like kidney function tests and complete blood count.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, it's better to get arterial and venous system Doppler and rule out DVT.
Other causes of dependent oedema should also be ruled out with baseline investigations like kidney function tests and complete blood count.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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