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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Feet With History Of Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015

Question: Hello. My 85 years old mother has underwent knee replacement surgery 2007. Now she is having swelling in her feets and numbness sometimes. What is the solution to reduce the swelling.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Elevate the limb to reduce the swelling.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Swelling in the feet could be due to some medical conditions like high blood pressure, liver, kidney or thyroid problem. So I suggest to get it evaluated first by your physician.
To reduce the swelling elevate the limb.

Hope this helps you.
Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (9 hours later)

Her liver kidney thyroid reports are normal. Her leg has swelling always and no sensation near fingers

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Is she suffering from diabetes? It could be due to neuropathy. Taking methylcobalamin supplements would be helpful.

Warm regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj