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From last 1 month my lower portion of left leg below the knee till toe is automatically getting swelling suddenly it gets well and then it starts getting swelling again also pain in the front side of the leg and causes problem while walking

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Gaps in knees with swelling in legs due to overweight and difficulties in walking properly due to severe pain which causes further swelling around ankles..

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Hello .. It looks knee arthritis Avoid sitting down , use western sitting , exercise and hot fomentation Get Standing Xray of B/L knee to onfirm ... Read More

Hello Doc, I am feeling swelling only in left leg and knee. I went to orthopaedic and they asked me for basic test including uric acid. Reports are normal but there is pain in knee area. What might caused it and how much time it will take to subside. I am an it employee.

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If your knee is examined thoroughly and suspected of some issues it is not necessary that it is normal if the blood test are normal.. There are different entities which can cause knee pain and swellin ... Read More

Very pain in knee and leg. It is paining and very difficult to move from one place to other. Swelling in knee and leg.

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Tell me more about pain.duration type associated symptoms,other diseases of one has,etc ... Read More

I am having swelling in both lowe leg part below knee and in left leg having vein overlapping issue. What to do ?

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Hey.. I suggest u to visit vascular specialist, nd definitely elevation of legs and stockings, some exercises wil help nd prescribed by Physio, but get it checked with vascular specialist or surgeon ... Read More

For the past two weeks, I feel a considerable swelling in my right leg, just below the knee. I am 30-years old, a male and mostly work in the office. Is the swelling due to my desk job or something else? It would be great if someone from the medical community can tell me why do I feel right leg swelling below knee?

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A swelling of a single leg is usually more ominous than swelling of both legs. It can happen because of 1. Blood clot in deep veins of the leg 2. Varicose veins of that leg 3. Filariasis 4. Celluliti ... Read More

15 days before,102 fever my mother and fever became by cold and there is so much accidity in her stomach,after 15 days fever was stopped but her leg ,knee and hand swelling and pain and her BP was very low ,it's 37 ,she already gape in knee and now she could not standing and walking by cause of pain and swelling,tell me the problem,but now today he

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder ... Read More

Hi my husband have leg pain from morning and slight swelling below knee from nerve.kindly suggest what to do and what it is.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Since the last three days I have felt an acute pain in my left leg. I am a 22-year old basketball player and this morning I saw a significant swelling below my knee. Due to this I am not able to practice well and have troubles in knee movement. Can a doctor please inform me why do I feel left leg swelling below knee?

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Pls consult orthopaedic surgeon . Get relevant investigations done ASAP ... Read More

Hello sir...can anyone tell me what is the cost of knee surgery?? I am suffering from pain and swelling in my right leg from several months after accident. I am also attaching my knee x-ray and ultrasonic report.

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. http://arth.link/drortho ... Read More

I am postpartam day 6 i have still leg swelling and it not going down. I am drinking water and also walking still if sit to pump for half hour swelling increases much more.

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Check your blood pressure and urine albumins . Consult gynaecologist ... Read More

Swelling in legs during morning time while walking and sitting legs down. and and frequent dry cough with little yellow mucus.

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case ... Read More

I’m writing to request your consultation regarding swelling in my both legs. It started around evening. It is most noticeable in the ankle/foot. I’m concerned about the cause and would appreciate your evaluation and guidance on any tests or treatment needed. Thank you for your time and help.

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go for test for cbc , serum creatine , sgpt , serum albumin , Rbs , urine routine micro do you have history of prolonged standing or and prominent dilated veins in legs or and addiction history ... Read More

My father 60 yrs old with complains of difficulty in walking, b/l knee swelling and pain, with bowing of right knee( varus deformity) Please suggest treatment. I am adding image of knees.

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Get xray of both knee in standing position ... Read More

Greetings Doctor, I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out regarding my grandmother. Over the past few days, she has been experiencing significant swelling in her right knee and is currently unable to walk even a step due to the pain. She has been on heart medication for the past few years, and her cardiologist had previously prescribed medi

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Pain in left knee back side joint increase while walking and not able to bend fully hardness some time in hip but no pain transfer from waist to leg via hip but whole leg heavy Ed's after walking 400 -500 mtr done Philip ift etc but not fully

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"Your popliteus muscle is tight, which is why you are experiencing pain behind the knee, and I can sense from your words that you are also feeling symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome. If you use the Myofa ... Read More

My father aged 68Years is a farmer actively doing all his works, he used to stand most of the work time. He is getting frequent swelling of his legs having doubt of kidney/heart problem, which test is recommend for identification.

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Frequent leg swelling suggestive of problems with venous drainage ( varicose veins), heart related conditions and kidney related conditions. Better consult physicians directly. ... Read More

My mother (48 yrs) has been having leg symptoms for the last 2–3 months. She feels heaviness in both legs, tightness in the calf muscles, and a pulling-type pain above the knees, especially while walking or standing for some time. Pain increases at night and the legs feel very heavy in the morning. On her legs, a few superficial veins are sli

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Get lower limb Doppler as there are vericose veins. Also regular massage of lower limb needed . Also ask her to walk as she is likely obese as it could also be restless leg syndrome ... Read More

After seven months of delivery my leg is swelling and little puffiness in face. There is no BP or sugar. What is the treatment I can go for to get rid of this issue.

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A comprehensive evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Determining the underlying cause is critical, as the issue could stem from various organ systems, including the ... Read More

Hello Doctor, My Ivf treatment is going on and last 3 days my knee was swelling with severe pain... Sir what to do? It's very hard to sleep in night due to severe pain ... Please guide... Thanks Ankita Abhang.

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You have to take an intra articular injection, Triamcinolone 40 mg locally ... Read More

My age is 21 i feel light pressure in calf and discomfort in knee raidating sometimes no any type of pain or any other symptoms only sometimes cold toes my tsh is 6 other t3,4 normal and i have this problem from last 2 months i do not have any type of pain only feel light pressure in both leg calf and sometime hardness in knees

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May be due to musculoskeletal or Vascular problem.I need some more details of you.Consult with me. ... Read More

Headache, swelling in legs from feet to knee, with little red spots. Little Pain only when touched. Had fever last week upto 103 degrees for 2 days only.

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Maybe due to viral infections or otherwise ... Read More

Hi Doc.. I'm suffering from heavy leg pain from knees to toes and even in the feet.. unable to put my feet in the floor.. I'm taking even Feburic 40 and pls also find the attached lab test report today where my Uric acid level is in control. Please help me on this as there is even no injury. Still heavy pain exists.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello Doctors, My mother is 49 years old and she is obese having weight around the 80kg. She has knee osteoarthritis issue on both for a long time and takes calcium, vitamins related to bones. She feels immensely sharp pain under the knees and in calf muscles. Whenever i see the calf muscles, I don't see any bulging veins outside but during oil ma

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Needs physical examination. Better to consult in person. ... Read More

Her knees is getting locked while walking , and can see a lot of swelling on the left knee without fall or injury

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Might be Osteoarthritis Knee Do X-ray scan Both knee ap/Lat ... Read More

I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 14 years and have managed to live fairly normally by avoiding certain foods and exercising daily. I only took HCQS medication about 5–7 years ago. I want to ask—can I visit an ER for knee swelling? I’m looking for quick relief. I want some kind of injection for my swelling.

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I recommend you to visit orthopaedic surgeon for knee swelling . In ER residents may give you Diclofenac and Dexa injections but they are not main stay of treatment . ... Read More

Hello Doctor, My mother is 68 years old. She is experiencing swelling and pain in her right leg, at the same spot where she had a fracture about 1.5 years ago. We consulted an orthopedic today—X-ray shows the bone is fine. We are now waiting for the uric acid test report. If the uric acid report also comes back normal, could you please suggest whic

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Ice compression apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation Rest Any kind of painkiller ... Read More

From 2days onwards my leg becomes swelling,from thighs to foot and paining andbthey become tight .hands and back also paining,what's the reason and which specialist will i consult

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Take zerodol sp when in pain. Drink plenty of water ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My father is facing swelling in both legs(Foot) from last 10 days. Legs used to be swell most when he worked and when he rest, it decreased but not cured. He is a diabetic patient and also takes BP medicines. Please help me in this and provide proper suggestions for treatment. What checkup needs to do for proper diagnosis and treatment

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The leg swelling can be due to multiple reasons in his case, like high BP, kidney problem or even heart problem. Kindly meet a doctor for complete evaluation and treatment. Suggesting tests without se ... Read More

Sir/Ma'am, It has been observed that my ankle get swell. I did KFT and it has been found that uric acid increased for that i m taking Furic 40. Further, i m taking olisur f5 from past one year and lonazep 0.25 from 3 months. What is the reason behind ankle swelling. Last year i did holter ,ecg and echo and all comes normal. Is this the size effect

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Hey!! Ankle swelling can sometimes be a side effect of certain medicines like Olisur F5, though rarely, but other causes like high uric acid levels or unrelated issues can also contribute. Since your ... Read More

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