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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Swelling In Leg
I suffer from osteoarthritis in spine I have two knee replacement s and had hip replacement last January my right hip operation was a success but have suffered extremely bad pain in lower back groin and front. Muscle all in right side but presently and now my left foot swells as the day wares on it gets worse but have no pain in foot I. Am taking various pill s for back and hip pain but am concerned with left foot swelling what can I do to help it
Fri, 9 Oct 2015
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welcome to hcm,
i had gone through your history and i have treated many patients with similar history. when i found such type of patients, i was treating them with following treatment. Any activity that leaves your feet on the floor, such as sitting in a chair, standing or walking can lead to swelling.
1. Swelling in the foot, ankle, knee and thigh are common after total joint replacement.
2. To prevent swelling, recline or lie down with your feet higher than the level of your heart for 45 to 60 minutes. Do this 2 times each day.
3. wear elastic stockings to reduce swelling. If so, wear the stockings during the day and remove them at night. Wash the stockings with soap and water and hang them to dry.
4. Avoid long car trips. If you must travel, stop every 30 minutes. Get out of the car and move around. This will prevent blood clots, decrease swelling and help decrease joint stiffness.
5. do ankle movement upward and downward direction every one hour . it will improve your circulation and lymphatic drainage and decreases the inflammation
6. put one pillow below the ankle during sleep which increases the venous return towards the heart and decreases the swelling. it will prevent fluid accumulation in distal limb
i think this information may help you
thank u
welcome to hcm,
i had gone through your history and i have treated many patients with similar history. when i found such type of patients, i was treating them with following treatment. Any activity that leaves your feet on the floor, such as sitting in a chair, standing or walking can lead to swelling.
1. Swelling in the foot, ankle, knee and thigh are common after total joint replacement.
2. To prevent swelling, recline or lie down with your feet higher than the level of your heart for 45 to 60 minutes. Do this 2 times each day.
3. wear elastic stockings to reduce swelling. If so, wear the stockings during the day and remove them at night. Wash the stockings with soap and water and hang them to dry.
4. Avoid long car trips. If you must travel, stop every 30 minutes. Get out of the car and move around. This will prevent blood clots, decrease swelling and help decrease joint stiffness.
5. do ankle movement upward and downward direction every one hour . it will improve your circulation and lymphatic drainage and decreases the inflammation
6. put one pillow below the ankle during sleep which increases the venous return towards the heart and decreases the swelling. it will prevent fluid accumulation in distal limb
i think this information may help you
thank u
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