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Unilateral leg swelling
29y/o F- complaint of unilateral leg swelling with no pain,tenderness or temp./skin changes (since 7-8months). Pain developed recently(2days) in the back of the knee. Doppler results attached (done 5 months ago). Can the edema be the result of the popliteal cyst? What should be the further management?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any. -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep  a pillow under the leg. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'. https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Yes it can be due to popliteal cyst Please do Mri knee to know the exact size and cause of the cyst It will need surgical excision after proper assessment. Also consult surgeon for incompetent perforator.
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Mri knee and consult orthoped
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Avoid long standing activities
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