If your legs swell for no reason , could it be phlebitis???

Age around 50. weight 165, height 5"4

Probably not, however, it is important to see a doctor right away, it could be any number of things. Is it only one leg? If it is, chances are it is a blood clot in that leg, whick is very serious. Is it both legs, it could be any number of things, or you may need to take water pills.

I'm talking from experience, as my mother has this problem often. Her father died of phlebitis, and she gets worried every time her legs swell, but as of yet, she doesn't have it. But she has had blood clots in the legs and takes water pills.

Good luck, and please consult a doctor.

Phlebitis is usually painful and the legs are red and swollen.
Could be other things, like heart problems, vascular insufficiency, ect. You need to see a medical doctor for a good check up.
Good luck.

phlebitis:
- is painful
- pain increases day after day
- legs become more and more swollen
- things don't improve (much or at all) during the night or after lying down for extended period of time

if in doubt you should urgently seek help. Phlebitis can be caused by a blod clot, which if later released, or partially released in the blood stream, could cause a pulmonar embolism and kill you.

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