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What Causes Swelling On The Right Leg?
hi,i have a question my dr has me 40mg lasix a day,and my right leg is bigger then the other.i was just wondering if a blockage could cause this or what could cause this... even propped up it still wont go down..cause my dr is out of town,he took blood last week for thyorid,congestive heart failure,kidney and liver function and i havent got the results yet..im just scared.well i cant pay to get and answer
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Sat, 7 Apr 2018
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Hello,
I've two opinions regarding your symptoms;
1. Swelling of leg could be Leg edema [peripheral edema] for which lasix was prescribed and can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential [results awaiating], who might also exclude whether leg edema is :
- arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.
- diabetic: due to high blood sugar.
- vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR
- traumatic: due to injury to the leg
2. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room.
Venous stasis can occur due to valve incompetency, injury, or poor circulation, and it can indicate the presence of life-threatening blood clots in the deep veins, ask for doppler study [since the clot could break free and travel up to the lungs to cause a fatal embolism.
The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood
I've two opinions regarding your symptoms;
1. Swelling of leg could be Leg edema [peripheral edema] for which lasix was prescribed and can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential [results awaiating], who might also exclude whether leg edema is :
- arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.
- diabetic: due to high blood sugar.
- vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR
- traumatic: due to injury to the leg
2. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room.
Venous stasis can occur due to valve incompetency, injury, or poor circulation, and it can indicate the presence of life-threatening blood clots in the deep veins, ask for doppler study [since the clot could break free and travel up to the lungs to cause a fatal embolism.
The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood
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