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Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
Alternate Names : Ankle Swelling, Edema - Peripheral, Peripheral Edema, Foot Swelling, Leg Swelling, Swelling of the Ankles - Feet - Legs
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Call your Health Care Provider if
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if:
- You feel short of breath.
- You have chest pain, especially if it feels like pressure or tightness.
Call your doctor right away if:
- You have decreased urine output.
- You have a history of liver disease and you have new swelling in your legs or abdomen.
- Your swollen foot or leg is red or warm to the touch.
- You have a fever.
- You are pregnant have more than just mild swelling or you have a sudden increase in swelling.
Also call your doctor if the self care measures do not help or your swelling worsens.
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• Definition
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling: Overview & Considerations
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling: Common Causes
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling: Home Care & Treatment
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Review Date : 9/21/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/23/2003).
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