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Leg Swelling

Symptoms

Leg Swelling Symptoms

Symptoms of leg swelling may include:

Moderate leg swelling
Severe leg swelling
Leg swelling (unilateral)
Pitting edema:

Pressure applied to the skin with a finger leaves a pit in the skin

Pants become too tight
Shoes become too tight
Unintentional weight gain

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Last Updated: May 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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