Leg Swelling
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Leg Swelling Underlying Cause
Common causes
for leg
swelling
include:
Allergic reactions
Diabetes
Drug side effects
Eczema
Gout
High blood pressure
Infections:
Cellulitis
Lymphangitis
Skin abscess
Wound infection
Insect bites
Obesity
Pregnancy
Premenstrual syndrome
Varicose veins
Venous insufficiency
Less common causes
for leg
swelling
include:
Acute glomerulonephritis
Cirrhosis
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Deep venous thrombosis
Erythema nodosum
Heart failure
Hypothyroidism
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Lupus
Nephrotic syndrome
Pericarditis
Preeclampsia
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Uterine fibroids
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Leg Swelling Anatomy
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Last Updated: Nov 11, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Leg Swelling References:
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Blankfield RP, Zyzanski SJ. Bilateral leg edema, pulmonary hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study. J Fam Pract. 2002 Jun;51(6):561-4.
Ely JW, Osheroff JA, Chambliss ML, Ebell MH. Approach to leg edema of unclear etiology. J Am Board Fam Med. 2006 Mar-Apr;19(2):148-60.
O'Brien JG, Chennubhotla SA, Chennubhotla RV. Treatment of edema. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jun 1;71(11):2111-7.
Partsch H, Winiger J, Lun B. Compression stockings reduce occupational leg swelling. Dermatol Surg. 2004 May;30(5):737-43.
