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Is It Normal To Have Swollen Foot After Child Birth?

Posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2012

Question: Just had a baby one month ago, legs swollen and the top of foot is turning black, when press finger into leg the impression remains for at least 3 minutes - any concerns.

Answered by Dr. Sumitra Kumar Mukherjee (24 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us
I think the swelling of your leg, retention of the finger impression in the leg and change of colour of the top of the foot may be due to fluid retention and impairment of blood circulation. The most common cause is DVT or XXXXXXX Vein Thrombosis. It is a complication after child birth. This is a medical emergency and you need to go the ER quickly. The blackish area can represent possibly dead area and this can spread quickly.

It is definitely needs medical attention. I strongly advise you to see a Physician for through examinations and special tests and treatment.
Kindest regards
Dr. S.K.Mukherjee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Sumitra Kumar Mukherjee (1 hour later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Sumitra Kumar Mukherjee (2 hours later)

You are welcome.

I will be pleased to answer any other queries that you might have.
If all your queries are answered, please close this discussion.

Kindest regards
Dr. S.K.Mukherjee

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad