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What Causes Pain And Hotness In Left Leg Post Hip Replacement?
Had total hip replacement little over a month ago.now the left leg same side surgery is hurting worse and leg is hot to touch compared to right side ...what could it be feels like the pain starts in a caf and into hip and nlower back.blood pressure been up slightly on adverage 133\100
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What Causes Pain And Hotness In Left Leg Post Hip Replacement?
Hello, It could be cellulitis. Antibiotics must be started empirically preferably penicillin group. Consult your orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly. An ultrasound may be done to rule out other causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician