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What Causes Swollen Leg With Itchiness After Steroid Injection?
I m a 58 year old male and have high blood presure and colestrol issue s, a few weeks ago I was given a steriod injection in my thumb to help with pain in the joint. I have developed swollen legs below the knee and they are red and itchie and feel very tight.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I think the swollen legs may not be related with steroid injection in thumb. I think the edema can be related to varicose veins or kidney issues. You should get further evaluated in order to determine the cause of swelling.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think the swollen legs may not be related with steroid injection in thumb. I think the edema can be related to varicose veins or kidney issues. You should get further evaluated in order to determine the cause of swelling.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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