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What Causes Swelling Infoot And Bruising On Toes After An Endarterectomy?
Question: My husband had an endarterectomy in his groin after many years of foot and calf pain. The procedure was three weeks ago. He went back to work yesterday. He came home with some swelling in the foot and bruising in the toes of the treated leg. He has a doctor's appointment in a few weeks, but we wonder how serious this is.
Brief Answer:
It looks serious.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
His symptoms arise concern and should be brought to his doctor's notice ASAP.You can call up the doctor and let him/her know about the symptoms.
Swelling with bruises worries me about blood vessel thrombosis.This is one of the known complication of endarterectomy.
Even if it turns out precautionary, this surely needs immediate attention.
Hope this helps.Regards.
It looks serious.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
His symptoms arise concern and should be brought to his doctor's notice ASAP.You can call up the doctor and let him/her know about the symptoms.
Swelling with bruises worries me about blood vessel thrombosis.This is one of the known complication of endarterectomy.
Even if it turns out precautionary, this surely needs immediate attention.
Hope this helps.Regards.
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