Epistemis

Swelling of one leg

Specialty: Cardiovascular.

  • swollen leg
  • edema of one leg

Why it occurs

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  • Cellulitis
  • Venous insufficiency
  • Baker's cyst rupture

Initial workup

Wells scale and D-dimer; venous Doppler ultrasound.

red flags

Unilateral edema with pain and induration → rule out deep vein thrombosis.

Standard management

  • Anticoagulation — if thrombosis is confirmed

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousSwelling of both legs
Area
Cardiovascular
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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