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What Causes Swelling On The Upper Leg?
hI a couple years ago I HAd an artificial artery implanted from my waist to my calf in my fight leg to help circulation. It has worked out well. My upper leg swelled at the time and the area just above my plumbing became like a bag of liquid which subsequently went down some along with my leg although is is still swollen to some degree, but manageable. My question is that the area has slowly gotten what seems like more liquid although my Doc thinks its fatty tissue. If it is liquid can a needle be inserted and the area drained or if it is fat can that be removed without to much problem?
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Sun, 23 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Such swelling can be due to inflammation(painful,fever), fat deposition or water retention due to circulation problem.Such water retention can not be drained out with a needle.
You need physical examination and MRI to know definite cause followed by proper medication.please consult your physician.
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Such swelling can be due to inflammation(painful,fever), fat deposition or water retention due to circulation problem.Such water retention can not be drained out with a needle.
You need physical examination and MRI to know definite cause followed by proper medication.please consult your physician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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