Leg Swelling
Swelling in one or both legs, which can be caused by fluid retention, venous problems, or blood clots.
What is Leg Swelling?
Leg Swelling is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Leg Swelling that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Leg Swelling
The following conditions have been associated with Leg Swelling. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
An autoimmune disorder that increases the risk of blood clots in veins and arteries and can cause recurrent pregnancy lo...
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, that can cause swelling, pain, and warmth and can be life-threatening i...
Deep Venous Insufficiency
Impaired blood flow in the leg veins that causes swelling, varicose veins, and skin changes.
Lipedema
A chronic condition in which fat accumulates abnormally and symmetrically in the legs and sometimes the arms, causing pa...
May-Thurner Syndrome
A condition in which the left iliac vein is compressed by the right iliac artery, which can cause swelling and pain in t...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Leg Swelling is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.