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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation In The Ankles?

I have recently had cabbage x 2 , coronary bypass. They took vein from my left leg. I have since going back to work seen swelling in both ankles, redness, as if a rash has started, on both lower legs. Swelling in left leg has skin very taunt, and the right ankle is heading in that direction.
posted on Fri, 25 Aug 2017
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Hello,





* As per my clinical experience, the ankle swelling and inflammation suggest issue at the donor site of bypass.





* I suggest immediate attention to your surgeon as there is swelling associated with the same, it may be cellulitis with it.





Hope I have answered your query.


Let me know if I can assist you further.





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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation In The Ankles?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the ankle swelling and inflammation suggest issue at the donor site of bypass. * I suggest immediate attention to your surgeon as there is swelling associated with the same, it may be cellulitis with it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.