43. How long will my leg continue to swell and hurt?

The pain usually decreases rapidly during the first days, but discomfort can continue for a couple of months. The swelling is due to alterations in fluid return up the limb, and will gradually diminish, but may take a couple of months or longer. Mobilisation, exercise, stockings and elevation helps.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 August 2006 )

 

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