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Why Is My Leg Painful And Swollen With No Discoloration Or Drainage?
I had been treated for celluitis 2 years ago. IV antiboitic for 3 weeks and 4 day hospital. It was in my right leg swollen with no discoloration or drainage. Now i am in constant pain from my knee joint to my ankle. Ibprofen, tylenol or even lorect do not relieve the pain. what is my next step?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Conditions like DVT( deep vein thrombosis) and cellulitis are two possible causes.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Once the DVT has been ruled out.
You can start on antibiotics and antibiotics shows good results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Conditions like DVT( deep vein thrombosis) and cellulitis are two possible causes.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Once the DVT has been ruled out.
You can start on antibiotics and antibiotics shows good results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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