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Leg swelling
Conditions
- DVT
- Lymphoedema
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Varicose veins
- Varicose veins of the leg with eczema
- Venous Ulcer
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the body.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Leg swelling
- Leg pain
- Red skin of leg
- History of blood clots
Our Health A-Z contains more information on DVT.
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Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes swelling in the body's tissue.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Leg swelling
- Red skin of leg
- Leg pain
- Arm pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Lymphoedema.
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Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the kidneys do not work properly and leak large amounts of protein into the urine.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Loss of appetite
- Gaining weight unintentionally
- Puffyswollen eyes
- Leg swelling
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Nephrotic syndrome.
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Varicose veins
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins, usually blue or dark purple in colour.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swollen purple veins on legs
- Leg pain
- Muscle cramp
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Leg swelling
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Varicose veins.
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Varicose veins of the leg with eczema
Varicose eczema is a type of eczema that affects the legs.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Itchy rash
- Rash on legs
- Dry skin
- Swollen purple veins on legs
- Swollen feet or ankles
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Varicose veins of the leg with eczema.
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Venous Ulcer
A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) wound on your leg or foot that takes more than six weeks to heal.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Leg ulcer
- Leg pain
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Leg swelling
- Flaky skin
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Venous Ulcer.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
