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Suggest Remedy For Swelling After Hip Replacement Surgery
Question: hi i am XXXXXXX
in february 2014 i had a successful right hip replacement
shortly thereafter i had some swelling on top of both feet about 3 months later i went to my primary doctor she gave me an ekg and it wa fine then sent me for some kind of test on my legs to rule out blood clot it was fine i went on water pilss for 5 days and it reduced sweeling now i have some sweeling on top of my left foot should i be concerned?
in february 2014 i had a successful right hip replacement
shortly thereafter i had some swelling on top of both feet about 3 months later i went to my primary doctor she gave me an ekg and it wa fine then sent me for some kind of test on my legs to rule out blood clot it was fine i went on water pilss for 5 days and it reduced sweeling now i have some sweeling on top of my left foot should i be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild swelling that you have noticed is likely to be due to pooling of the blood in legs due to prolonged standing or an increased salt intake or use of laxatives. This is not likely to be associated with any systemic disorder. Since the blood clots have been ruled out already there is nothing to worry.
You can keep your leg elevated on two pillows while resting and avoid standing for long hours. Use of pressure stocking will also help in reducing the swelling. In case it is associated with any pain then taking mild anti inflammatory medicines will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild swelling that you have noticed is likely to be due to pooling of the blood in legs due to prolonged standing or an increased salt intake or use of laxatives. This is not likely to be associated with any systemic disorder. Since the blood clots have been ruled out already there is nothing to worry.
You can keep your leg elevated on two pillows while resting and avoid standing for long hours. Use of pressure stocking will also help in reducing the swelling. In case it is associated with any pain then taking mild anti inflammatory medicines will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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