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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema...It may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in these...
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Swelling in your leg that comes on slowly without other symptoms usually is not caused by a serious problem...Swelling may make it hard to move your leg or your leg may feel "tight or stiff" when you try to...
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Leg swelling

Leg Swelling is also known as: swollen leg, Swelling is also known as: tumescence, tumefaction, Leg is also known as: lower leg, crural region
Swelling Definition: Swelling /swell·ing/ 1. transient abnormal enlargement of a body part or area not due to cell more...

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can flights cause swelling of the legs? is it normal? is it dangerous?
i took a flight from London to N.Y.C a week ago and my ankles looked like two red blimps afterwards and it was painful walking on them later.
Answered 1 years ago by Hillhouse | 2 answers
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My wife is having swelling in her legs. Is it a normal during pregnancy or she has to meet the doctor?
My wife is having swelling in her legs. She is pregnant. She is unable to sleep as a result of pain in her legs. Her pain disallows her to walk. Is it a normal during...
Answered 3 months ago by Evelyn... | 1 answers

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