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Suggest Remedy For Swelling After Hip Replacement Surgery
Posted on
Sun, 21 Sep 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 21 Sep 2014
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Question : hi i am XXXXXXX
in february 2014 i had a successful right hip replacement
shortly thereafter i had some swelling on top of both feet about 3 months later i went to my primary doctor she gave me an ekg and it wa fine then sent me for some kind of test on my legs to rule out blood clot it was fine i went on water pilss for 5 days and it reduced sweeling now i have some sweeling on top of my left foot should i be concerned?
in february 2014 i had a successful right hip replacement
shortly thereafter i had some swelling on top of both feet about 3 months later i went to my primary doctor she gave me an ekg and it wa fine then sent me for some kind of test on my legs to rule out blood clot it was fine i went on water pilss for 5 days and it reduced sweeling now i have some sweeling on top of my left foot should i be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
The mild swelling that you noticed is likely to be due to pooling of the blood in legs due to prolonged standing or an increased salt intake or use of laxatives. This is not likely to be associated with any systemic disorder. Since the blood clots have been ruled out already there is nothing to worry.
Preventive measures include keeping the leg elevated on two pillows while resting and avoid standing for long hours. Use of pressure stocking will also help in reducing the swelling. In case it is associated with any pain then taking mild anti inflammatory medicines will help.
I hope this answers your query.
Kindly reach out incase of further concerns.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
The mild swelling that you noticed is likely to be due to pooling of the blood in legs due to prolonged standing or an increased salt intake or use of laxatives. This is not likely to be associated with any systemic disorder. Since the blood clots have been ruled out already there is nothing to worry.
Preventive measures include keeping the leg elevated on two pillows while resting and avoid standing for long hours. Use of pressure stocking will also help in reducing the swelling. In case it is associated with any pain then taking mild anti inflammatory medicines will help.
I hope this answers your query.
Kindly reach out incase of further concerns.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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