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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Legs?

My leg from the knee to the ankle has swollen the laat couple od days. It goes down at night. I have been driving for 4 straight twice a day with a 5-10 hour break in between for about 3 weeks. Could this be causing the swelling. The edgee of the sweat is at the back of my knee.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Swelling may be due to dependent edema seen in chronic sitting work patients or drivers. It may be due to infection or anemia or heart failure or renal failure etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Use calf compressor or DVT stockings, do daily walking, avoid cool'drinks and freeze water. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Swelling may be due to dependent edema seen in chronic sitting work patients or drivers. It may be due to infection or anemia or heart failure or renal failure etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Use calf compressor or DVT stockings, do daily walking, avoid cool drinks and freeze water. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.