What is the treatment for swelling in the legs?
Patient: I was prescribed ibuprofen 600 with an anti-inflammatory med for sciatic pain. After 4 dosages, I started noticing that my legs were swollen and felt heavier. I checked side effects on ibuprofen and this is one of them. I stopped both Meds 2 days ago and legs still feel swollen. Should I be concern or would swelling go back to normal soon. Also what can I do for swelling to go down? Doctor: Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly    thanks for using helthcaremagic site ,  Ibuprofen is an analgesic referred to as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID  , so it will remove the pain rather than the edema or the swelling , antiedematous drugs ( alpha chemotrypsin tablets or intramuscular injections) will be more effective ,you may be in a bit of concern because swelling of both legs means that the cause is a systemic cause cardiovascular or pulmonary problems ,most commonly thrombophlebitis or DVT are the main cause so i reccommend vascular investigations on your lower limb vessels  , try to ask your physician for some investigations to know exactly the main cause of the edema in both of your legs,    elevating your legs, r putting them on a pillow or even wearing long socls is helpfull,avoid salty high cholesterol meals  Hope the above information helps you,Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic.  .healthcaremagic site doctors will be ready to assist you whenever needed .