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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee

I had a complete knee replacement in February, had the other one done is Jan 2014, in april this year both legs started to swell from the knees down, very red, swollen, no DVT in either leg, no infection, I have tingling in both legs more painful at night, I do also have rls, my dr s are baffled, I m 55 with type ii diabetes. I was put on a water tablet but it didn t help
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response

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Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.As you have ruled out deep veins thrombosis and infection so you are advised to get your heart, kidney and liver function tests as these can be cause of your swelling.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.As you have ruled out deep veins thrombosis and infection so you are advised to get your heart, kidney and liver function tests as these can be cause of your swelling.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.