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What Does Swelling In The Lower Legs Indicate?

Hi, I m on 2.5mg 2xD for spams in the chest. My ankles&feet&partial lower legs are sollen&i have had some tissue swelling. I have a positive ana&soft muscle tissue 2x now. Fatty liver which hurts me& nausea. I have a lot going on. I had the whipped 2008, do you think it s partially nirvasc?sorry I don t give out my payment info on the internet
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after long sitting or standing. This is not as serious issue and to confirm my diagnosis you need to do ultrasound. In mild cases it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases surgery may be required as a permanent solution.
It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography.
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What Does Swelling In The Lower Legs Indicate?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is probably a consequence of venous insufficiency. It means that your veins are dilated and there is blood stasis after long sitting or standing. This is not as serious issue and to confirm my diagnosis you need to do ultrasound. In mild cases it can be treated with elastic stockings, avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, weight regulation and detralex ointment. In severe cases surgery may be required as a permanent solution. It is also advisable to reduce salt in your diet, keep legs elevated while sleeping and regulate blood pressure. Other causes such as kidneys and heart disorders are less common and should be considered only if venous insufficiency is ruled out by Doppler ultrasound or venography. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.