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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Stomach, Legs And Feet After A C-section
I had a c section on the 18th, they had to remove my staples because I was too swollen in my belly and legs and feet. Tlthe woind is getting changed and packed daily swelling isn t going down and now my feet and ankles have red blotchy painful patches. What could this be?
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Hello,
Stomach swelling is likely related to indigestion or gastric upset from irregular bowel habits, prolong bed rest most likely. The operative part swelling is seemingly related to underlying inflammation through possible infection. The swelling legs and feet can be related to protein deficiency, circulatory issues or else.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Stomach swelling is likely related to indigestion or gastric upset from irregular bowel habits, prolong bed rest most likely. The operative part swelling is seemingly related to underlying inflammation through possible infection. The swelling legs and feet can be related to protein deficiency, circulatory issues or else.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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