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Why Do I Have Pain And Swelling In Legs?

i have a little swelling in my lower leg i am also getting pains in my legs was taken in to the hospital and they did a dvt check but that came back ok but i am really getting worried about what it is have had this on going for last 5 mths now the pains use to be in my right leg but now it has come on in my left and the swelling but never had the swelling in my right leg
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Leg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. Common causes of leg swelling include
- salt retention,
-cellulitis, congestive
-heart failure,
-venous insufficiency

I suggest to check the cardiac function and do an ultrasound of the leg to evaluate the leg vein.
Meanwhile,I suggest to eleven the legs and avoid salt in the diet.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Why Do I Have Pain And Swelling In Legs?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Leg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. Common causes of leg swelling include - salt retention, -cellulitis, congestive -heart failure, -venous insufficiency I suggest to check the cardiac function and do an ultrasound of the leg to evaluate the leg vein. Meanwhile,I suggest to eleven the legs and avoid salt in the diet. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician