Swelling in One Leg
Question
I am 32 years old and have swelling behind my left ankle, along with pain throughout my left leg. There have been no diet changes, I watch my salt, and am curious to know how to deal with it as it is very painful to walk and even have it on the floor at times. I understand that everyone’s got some sort of health issue, but I’m too young to wear compression stockings!
Answer: Probably not just water retention
This is something that needs a doctor to look at. Swelling in just one spot is inflammation, not water retention. Something is causing that inflammation, and a qualified person needs to assess what that cause may be.
The cause could be some kind of injury, or perhaps a blockage in a vein. This is not something you can treat yourself.
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Comments
Comment from sarah MICHAEL
Time November 17, 2011 at 4:16 pm
IF I SEAT OR STAND MORE THAN THREE HRS. MY BOTH LEGS WILL SWELL UP INCLUDING MY ANKLES
Comment from Ralph
Time April 8, 2011 at 7:41 pm
h with tight baand ad vein removed 2003.did well on lasix for years. Hospitalized recently for pneumonia.wore hospital slipper sox with tight band causing fluid retention. leg was almost same size before leaving hospital. saw dr a week later. recommended compreeion stocking and lasix every other day.