Leg Swelling
Finding the reason a leg swells, from vein reflux to lymphatic causes, before it turns into a wound.
Swelling happens when fluid builds up in the tissue faster than your veins and lymphatic vessels can clear it. One leg swelling is a different problem from both legs swelling, and that difference is the first thing we sort out.
We start with when it began, whether it is one leg or both, and whether it goes down overnight. Ultrasound in our lab rules out a clot and checks whether your vein valves are leaking. Swelling in both legs together can point toward the heart, kidneys, or a medication instead, and we will tell you plainly if that is where this belongs.
Treatment follows the cause. Vein reflux is treated by closing the failing vein. Lymphatic swelling is managed with compression and wrapping. A clot is treated on its own terms, and quickly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The things patients ask us most about leg swelling, answered plainly.
New swelling in one leg, especially with pain, warmth, or redness, should be looked at promptly rather than waited out. Call us at (817) 375-0300.
Stockings manage the fluid. They do not repair a leaking valve or clear a blockage, which is why the swelling returns as soon as you stop wearing them.
Age is a risk factor, not an explanation. There is usually a specific mechanical reason, and it is usually findable on ultrasound.
Often not. Many causes are handled with a minimally invasive procedure or with compression therapy alone.
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