Patient presents with complaints of leg swelling, unspecified location and etiology.  Presenting symptoms include edema in the lower extremity, with onset reported as (duration).  Patient describes the swelling as (character: e.g., pitting, non-pitting, painful, painless, constant, intermittent).  Associated symptoms may include pain, redness, warmth, tenderness, skin changes, limited range of motion, or difficulty walking.  Patient denies any recent trauma, surgery, or prolonged immobility to the affected leg.  Medical history includes (list relevant medical conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, cellulitis, or medication use).  Physical examination reveals (objective findings: e.g., location and extent of swelling, skin temperature and color, presence of tenderness or palpable cords, pulses, capillary refill).  Differential diagnosis includes venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, cellulitis, heart failure, kidney disease, medication side effects, and other causes of lower extremity edema.  Further investigation may be warranted to determine the underlying cause of the leg swelling.  Plan includes (diagnostic tests such as venous Doppler ultrasound, D-dimer, blood tests for kidney function and cardiac markers) and initial management with (treatment options like leg elevation, compression therapy, or medication depending on suspected etiology).  Patient education provided on signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, importance of follow-up, and self-care measures for leg swelling.  Return to clinic scheduled in ( timeframe) for reevaluation and discussion of further management based on diagnostic results.