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Given Sulfam+tri For Swollen Ankle After Skin Grafting. Noticed Ankle Swelling And Deep Red. Help?

I have been given Sulfam+tri for swollen ankle after skin graft for skin cancer. Surgery on Aug. 16th and doing fine but after a day of unusual walking (house guest!) my ankle swelled hugely and a deep rosy red. I have kept it up for 3 days and better. Called Dr. yesterday because still swollen and red altho somewhat better. SULFAM=TRI TB 800/160MG. Your opinion, please
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
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Hi, if the sutures are healed and dry, you need not worry about the swelling. With your doctors advise you can use a crepe bandage, to prevent the stagnation of the fluid in the ankle.
For 2 months more you practice keeping the foot up while sleeping. Thank you.
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Given Sulfam+tri For Swollen Ankle After Skin Grafting. Noticed Ankle Swelling And Deep Red. Help?

Hi, if the sutures are healed and dry, you need not worry about the swelling. With your doctors advise you can use a crepe bandage, to prevent the stagnation of the fluid in the ankle. For 2 months more you practice keeping the foot up while sleeping. Thank you.