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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

I had an accident 2 weeks before, after that taken the treatment from BHMS and MBBS doctor but still facing the swelling and pain in knee and below area of the knee and whole left leg , xrays also taken but nothing found any fracture in that. kindly suggest.

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I think it needs to be examined clinically by good Orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Ma'am, I have this kind of inflammation in both right and left feet. And I have a previous history of Arthritis too. And I am getting fat day by day.So there are some basic questions to ask. 1.Which department should I consult? 2. Can I walk daily because there is both swelling and pain? 3.Also I feel sometimes that both my legs and my right

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if weight gain occurs then go to investigate first thyroid profiles and ECG if both leg swelling for cardiac issue and also s CBC and s albumin levels for swelling in both feet may be anaemia or hypoa ...  Read More

My mother has pain problem in her almost entire leg like in heel , knee pain and some swelling and spider veins in thighs part

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Pain involving the heel, knee and rest of the leg can have more than one cause. Spider veins with swelling may suggest venous insufficiency, especially if symptoms worsen after prolonged standing. Hee ...  Read More

I m facing pain and swelling in my right knee since last 2 months... I can't sit down or cross-legged... Checked by one doctor I month ago bt the problem was not resolved

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Persistent knee pain and swelling for 2 months is not normal and requires further evaluation rather than repeated painkillers. The inability to sit cross-legged suggests an internal knee pathology, su ...  Read More

Some time while when i stand that my left leg get twist from knee .why it is happening. It is been observe from last three days

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Do you have any past injury ? Is there any pain Need more history for further evaluation ...  Read More

After 2.5 km per day running and phisical leg workout from past 14 days my both legs ankles swelling without pain. My bp is 140/90 and creatine and other blood and urine samples are normal also liver test is normal and some reports attached with this please check.. How can i manage this. Can i continue the workout because there is no pain on the a

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My father meet an accident 4 days back. Hes having 2 fractures in each places of knee and in ankle of left leg. The places are very much swelled. Doctors suggested to put ice pack 24×7 and his diabetes is comning in range of 130-165 in random tests. He has senses in the fingers, he can move the fingers. Now on 4th day he suddenly started getti

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Hello Doctor I do have swelling on the right leg as I got the scanning done and I work for night shifts I got to know their varicose is the problem get resolved checked on chat gpt if I wear compression stockings for swelling does the pain get reduced and will it be normal

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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

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 MRI scan for right leg suggested below: Articular cartilage loss + marrow edema (medial femoral condyle), Loose body in the knee joint (5.4 × 11.6 mm), Grade II signal in posterior horn of medial meniscus and Grade II strain of ACL and current treatment attached. Kindly confirm if this is ok or any more precautions or surgery require furt

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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

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