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U/L lower limb swelling

2020-09-30 14:29:06
28 year old female with unilateral lower limb swelling since 25days. First noticed after injury to the shin leading to a bruise. No pain , no tenderness.  Normal knee joint movement. No visible veins. No temperature changes. No history of surgery or intake of any medication. What should be the next step?
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Kindly visit a surgeon get examined Get one Doppler arterial and venous for lower limb Get examined first

Answered2020-10-02 10:26:25

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Sometimes injury leads to subclinical infection Needs examination and ultrasound

Answered2020-09-30 15:04:59

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Do Ultrasound and Doppler lower limb .. Detail history and clinical examination is required for further evaluation.
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Avoid long standing..

Answered2020-09-30 14:44:10

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