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What Causes Swollen Foot Post Back Surgery?
Question: I HAD BACK SURGERY IN DEC. 2014. SINCE THE SURGERY MY LEFT FOOT HAS BEEN SWOLLEN. I HAVE VISITED MY PCP AND A FOOT DOCTOR AND NEITHER CAN TELL ME WHAT WRONG AND HOW TO GET SWELLING OUT OF MY FOOT, CAN YOU HELP ME.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of lymphedema needs to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Swelling of foot in previously operated case , possibility of lymphatic oedema (lymphedema ) needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. What was indication 9f doing surgery ?
2. When did you first notice swelling of foot after surgery?
3.Is there associated itching or discharge from foot ?
4. Is there any redness of overlying skin ?
5. Providing clinical photograph will be helpful.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Possibility of lymphedema needs to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Swelling of foot in previously operated case , possibility of lymphatic oedema (lymphedema ) needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. What was indication 9f doing surgery ?
2. When did you first notice swelling of foot after surgery?
3.Is there associated itching or discharge from foot ?
4. Is there any redness of overlying skin ?
5. Providing clinical photograph will be helpful.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
AWSNER TO YOUR QUESTION:
1. I DON'T KNOW
2. AFTER SURGERY
3. NO
4. VERY LITTLE
5. DO NOT HAVE
1. I DON'T KNOW
2. AFTER SURGERY
3. NO
4. VERY LITTLE
5. DO NOT HAVE
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to Lymph oedema
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Lymph edema could be the possible reason for swelling. I would suggest you the following
1. Use elastocrepe bandage during day. It will reduce the swelling
2. Keep the foot elevated during sleep by placing 1 to 2 pillows under the leg. It will reduce oedema by providing drainage by gravity.
3. Restrict salt intake
You can click the picture of foot and upload it in upload reports available on this website for further assessment.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Possibly due to Lymph oedema
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Lymph edema could be the possible reason for swelling. I would suggest you the following
1. Use elastocrepe bandage during day. It will reduce the swelling
2. Keep the foot elevated during sleep by placing 1 to 2 pillows under the leg. It will reduce oedema by providing drainage by gravity.
3. Restrict salt intake
You can click the picture of foot and upload it in upload reports available on this website for further assessment.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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