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What Causes Swelling In The Leg And Ankles?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017
Question: ankle and leg started swelling 71/2 yrs after heart surgery why and what can be done to reduce the swelling
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Answered by Dr. Vasudha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
some more information please.

Detailed Answer:
Hi wcliving,
Thanks for the query through Health care magic
I have read it &understand your concern.
The swelling on ankle&leg could be one sided or on both sides... how about you?is it one sided only?or it's on both the sides?
Is it along with some other symptoms?
Please clarify .. it will help in more specific thinking before I advise.
Thank you.
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What Causes Swelling In The Leg And Ankles?

Brief Answer: some more information please. Detailed Answer: Hi wcliving, Thanks for the query through Health care magic I have read it &understand your concern. The swelling on ankle&leg could be one sided or on both sides... how about you?is it one sided only?or it's on both the sides? Is it along with some other symptoms? Please clarify .. it will help in more specific thinking before I advise. Thank you.