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What Causes Swelling In Feet, Ankles And Lower Legs?
Question: I am having swelling in feet, ankles and lower legs. I am scheduled for toe surgery on Friday. Can you advise what I should do for the swelling and if I should postpone he surgery to have my toes straightened. I have nueropathy in Lower extremities and toes curling down. I have stopped taking plavix until surgery over. Blood pressure is 148/48. Feet and ankles feel like they could pop and I have pain where normally I cannot feel in that area.
Brief Answer:
Swelling reducing enzymes can be started like Trypsin chymotrypsin to reduc
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
For swelling you should keep your legs elevated on bed so that swelling reduces.
You are already on medication to reduce leg swelling.
I don’t think it’s necessary to postpone toe surgery.
You should talk with your surgeon prior to surgery.
Swelling reducing enzymes can be started like Trypsin chymotrypsin to reduce swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Swelling reducing enzymes can be started like Trypsin chymotrypsin to reduc
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
For swelling you should keep your legs elevated on bed so that swelling reduces.
You are already on medication to reduce leg swelling.
I don’t think it’s necessary to postpone toe surgery.
You should talk with your surgeon prior to surgery.
Swelling reducing enzymes can be started like Trypsin chymotrypsin to reduce swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Support hose and bed rest have not helped. Are there other things I can try?
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You can try turmeric in diet to reduce swelling.
Enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You can try turmeric in diet to reduce swelling.
Enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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