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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles, Testis And Penis After Surgery

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Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Question: I had three hernias repaired on the left sis of my abdomen near my groin. Since then I have swollen ankles, testes and penis almost ever day. After I sleep the swelling is almost all gone and it starts again. The surgeon said this was normal after a week but it's been almost three I am being treated with AZOR for slightly elevated blood pressure, what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Change of medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
When the hernia surgery is done, there will be some tissue reaction which decreases the flow of lymph and this is the reason for the swelling of the scrotum and the penis when you are up. When you lie down and sleep the gravity is eliminated and the fluid drains normally.
The swelling in the ankle is a common side effect of Amylodipine , a calcium channel blocker which is a component of Azor. Though it is an inconvenience, it is not a dangerous side effect.
If you want to eliminate it, request your doctor for a change of antihypertensive.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (6 hours later)
The swelling in my ankles seems tp be getting worse every dayvand at tomes trVels up to my knees yo the poont where my skin is stretched. When can i expect some releif?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Change the blood pressure medicine

Detailed Answer:
The swelling of the ankles is likely to be due to the side effect of Amlodipine, a component of Azor.
It would go away if you change the medicine to one that does not contain a calcium channel blocker.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles, Testis And Penis After Surgery

Brief Answer: Change of medicine Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. When the hernia surgery is done, there will be some tissue reaction which decreases the flow of lymph and this is the reason for the swelling of the scrotum and the penis when you are up. When you lie down and sleep the gravity is eliminated and the fluid drains normally. The swelling in the ankle is a common side effect of Amylodipine , a calcium channel blocker which is a component of Azor. Though it is an inconvenience, it is not a dangerous side effect. If you want to eliminate it, request your doctor for a change of antihypertensive.