LEG SWELLING

1What is leg swelling?
An Increase in limb circumference is called leg edema/swelling
2What are the causes of leg swelling?
Systemic causes like fewer proteins, low Haemoglobin, heart failure, kidney dysfunction, liver dysfunction, hypothyroidism, etc
Local causes like Deep vein Thrombosis, Lymphedema, Cellulitis, Post infective edema, etc
3How to treat leg swelling?
After establishing the correct diagnosis, the cause should be treated appropriately.