I have an irrational fear of doctors, so hoping it resolves on its own.
Edit: I’m going to the ER, this seems kinda serious. I hope it’s not DVT, that would complicate getting bottom surgery…
Edit2: I’ve been told it’s an infection. Apparently, a blood test confirmed it. I don’t have a clot and a D-dimer test returned 560 ng/ml, which I’m getting checked again with my GP on Monday. I got some antibiotics (for free) and I’m supposed to take those for a week. Thank you everyone for convincing me to go ❤️
Doctor here, please do not fear me.
Isolated swelling of one leg is a sign of deep vein thrombosis which can lead to pulmonary embolism which are kinda serious. You should have that checked out right now. Heart failure as another commentor said is unlikely since it’s only single sided. Lasix is also not the treatement of choice for this since single sided fluid buildup is very rare.
Ofc. It could be totally benign, but from across the screen without further information this is hard to judge and it could be deadly so better be safe than sorry.
Doctor we do not fear you.
We fear insurance.
We love you and wish we could visit more often - sincerely, the American people
Well, then Don’t Fear The Reaper
A very valid fear.
As someone who tried to walk off a DVT for a few days, the doctors/nurses were the nicest part of the process.
Insurance denied my prescription though. I was back in the ER the next day when the clot broke apart and compromised my lungs. Fuck insurance.
Holy shit you’re lucky to be alive. Fuck the healthcare in this country I swear.