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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Persistent Swelling After An Injury?

Hi Doctor..

My grand father is 85 years old.

And he has got problem in two legs. Since two years he is having swelling all the time. If he get any injuries also, it will not get cured easily.

Now he has got 3 injuries as he fell down .



we are residing in trissur.

Could you please suggest a neurologist...somewhere near trissur.

And is it advisable to take an operation at this age.
                                                               
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation your father is in.

1. If he has swollen legs all the time is due to:
- heart problems: cardiac tests and cardiologist consultation is needed
- local blood vessels problems : Doppler ultrasound of leg's blood vessels is advised
- liver problems: abdominal ultrasound and liver function test is recommended
- I also advise to measure his blood electrolytes to rule out imbalances.

2. Apart neurologist, I also advise to consult with:
- cardiologist
- angiologist

to rule out related problems.

All the best!
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What Causes Persistent Swelling After An Injury?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation your father is in. 1. If he has swollen legs all the time is due to: - heart problems: cardiac tests and cardiologist consultation is needed - local blood vessels problems : Doppler ultrasound of leg s blood vessels is advised - liver problems: abdominal ultrasound and liver function test is recommended - I also advise to measure his blood electrolytes to rule out imbalances. 2. Apart neurologist, I also advise to consult with: - cardiologist - angiologist to rule out related problems. All the best!