safely replace an evaluation of unexplained persistent swelling.
When Swollen Legs Need Urgent Attention
Seek emergency medical care if leg swelling occurs together with chest pain, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness, or coughing up blood. These can be warning signs of a serious heart problem or a blood clot that has traveled to the lungs.
Prompt medical attention is also appropriate for sudden unexplained swelling, particularly when only one leg is affected or the area is painful, red, or warm.
Swelling in both legs that persists, keeps
