Milk leg is a layman's term for a type of deep venous thrombophlebitis, or DVT. A DVT is a blood clot that forms in an inflamed deep vein, but can occur in any deep vein. Milk leg refers to a DVT of the large deep vein in the upper thigh, so that the entire leg is affected.

Milk leg or Phlegmasia alba dolens occurs as a consequence of deep venous system of the leg getting occluded due to deep venous thrombosis (DVT). After the deep venous system has been compromised the leg must rely on the superficial venous system for drainage of blood.

The "milk" is lymphatic fluid or more commonly lymph. The lymphatic system is a set of circulation channels all through the body. The third system after the arterial and venous,it is designed to carry away toxic products from cells that can include bacteria.

Customer: My aunt was born with a 'milk leg'. She is now in her 80's and suffering a lot of pain with raw places that drain and smell. She is very embarrassed & afraid to see a doctor. Her mother used homopathic methods to treat it but passed away many years ago. We are very concerned for her. Doctor's Assistant: OK. Is the pain constant or ...

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This is indeed a hematoma formation from the milk carton. There was some bleeding under the skin which can change color making it look like this. Usually this heals on its own over 2-3 week period.

Some people may find that consuming milk exacerbates inflammation, while others may not experience any noticeable effects. Doctor: DrWinders If you suspect that milk or dairy products are contributing to inflammation in your body, you may consider eliminating them from your diet for a period of time to see if symptoms improve.

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Generally for 2% milk for every cup you are looking at 122 calories. 43 calories are from fat. Some of the good factors include: high in calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B12. However, it's very bad and high in saturated fat and sugar.