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How Can Swelling In The Ankles Be Treated?
My fater 78 has just recovered fron urosepsis, he was in intensive care last Saturday 9th august, he managed to recover, he left hospital yesterday and is doing well but his ankles are swelling today. What should I do, I have raised his legs but do you think he needs medical help Regards Christine
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query the swelling may be due to dependency. so keep leg elevated.DON'T let them dependent.consult his treating doctor or urologist. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.
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