What Causes Swollen Ankle And Feet Post Gout Surgery?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015

Question: I had a severe gout episode prior to minor surgery. I have been told that I have elevated kidney levels. During the surgery, some of the anesthesia leaked out of my veins into my system. The gout pain, which was with me for about a month, is almost gone, but I find now, that, about 3 weeks after my surgery, my right foot and ankle are very swollen. Like I said, some of the gout pain is still with me but I have never experienced this grotesque swelling before. What is going on ?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This can be due to acute attack of gout aggravated post surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have studied your case,

This can be due to acute attack of gout aggravated post surgery, there can be associated gouty arthritis leading to swelling.
I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level, X ray foot and ankle.

If uric acid is raised then you need to take medication and diet restriction.
Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine.
For gout you may need medicine like zyloric and, allopurinol you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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