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What Causes Swelling In The Feet Post Hernia Surgery?
My husband had hernia surgery on the 23rd of April the past couple of days he s had swelling of the foot and leg we are very scared the scar it s healing just fine it s the one leg the left leg that we are worried about. Please get back to me if it is something tho worry about also we just started raising his leg and putting cold packs on it
Fri, 8 Jul 2022
Hello,
In my opinion, this is not directly related to the surgery. However, continue taking the leg in the raising position with cold packs. If not improve please discuss with his doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
In my opinion, this is not directly related to the surgery. However, continue taking the leg in the raising position with cold packs. If not improve please discuss with his doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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