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What Could Cause Swelling Of Ankles & Feet With Rise In WBC Count?
I had my gallbladder removed 7 days ago. Successful, normal time of operation. I m feeling quite good. I did have a 3 day stay prior to surgery because the pancreas was inflamed due to the stones.I ve seen my feet and ankles swell and deflate numerous times in the past 7 days. (and throughout my life). Tonight it seems worse.Is it what I m eating or drinking? What can I do to relieve it? Is there a problem with the mending of tissue in my abdomine? Should I be in touch with my doctor?I learned today that my last blood draw 3 days ago, showed my white blood cell count was a little high. But I feel fine???
Mon, 23 May 2016
hi,
thank-you for providing the brief history of you.
As you had an abdominal surgery and now the blood reports suggest that you have increased wbc this might be alarming for any infection.
Also, for swelling of the feet and ankle I will advice you to raise the leg by keeping on the pillow . This will help correct the venous insufficiency.
Also, this occurs due to any of the weak cardiac endurance and needs a thorough assessment and physical therapy for the same.
In my clinical practice most cases respond well to physical therapy.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank-you for providing the brief history of you.
As you had an abdominal surgery and now the blood reports suggest that you have increased wbc this might be alarming for any infection.
Also, for swelling of the feet and ankle I will advice you to raise the leg by keeping on the pillow . This will help correct the venous insufficiency.
Also, this occurs due to any of the weak cardiac endurance and needs a thorough assessment and physical therapy for the same.
In my clinical practice most cases respond well to physical therapy.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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