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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles And Rashes On Lower Legs

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: Yes please I had open heart surgery two months ago valve replacement last nite my anckels have become swollen and a rash developed on my lower part of my legs not bad but persistent

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If there is a rash together with swollen ankles, most probably it is an allergic reaction. It is not an emergency, but I would advise you to see your doctor or refer to ER, they will examin your legs, will find out the cause and prescribe treatment.

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regarss,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)

Since I had open heart surgery two months ago you don't feel that it was anything to do with the surgery most likely a allergic reaction to something I ate but not a heart issue

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:

In case it is heart related, there should be dyspnoe and breathlessness on physical activity together with ankle swelling. But rash is not common for heart failure and any other heart related issues. So I think it is not a heart issue , it can be an allergic reaction both as an adverse effect of medications, and also to food or other allergens.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar