Swelling of the legs and feet

There are many different causes of leg and foot swelling, some are benign and transient, others can be debilitating and progressive. Correct diagnosis and early treatment is crucial as conservative measures are most effective before the condition is allowed to progress. Current waiting times in the UK National Health Service (NHS) after the Covid-19 pandemic are leading to delays in care for people with chronic leg swelling. Delayed or inadequate treatment for these patients can lead to irreversible tissue damage, an episode of cellulitis, and progression to leg ulceration.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Vascular surgery – II Source Type: research