
What Causes Swollen Legs While Recovering From Heart Stroke?



Sitting entirely would be a major contributor!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this stroke and the swollen legs. Most likely, the predominantly sitting position is responsible for fluid draining under gravity to these areas. The most common causes of bilateral swollen legs are heart failure, liver failure, malnutrition and kidney failure besides postural constraints. With extensive testing unable to show any abnormality, I am pretty sure that this is linked to your prolonged sitting position in the wheel chair. Also, being unable lot use these legs makes it difficult for muscles to contract which is very important in returning fluid to the heart.
I will recommend that you get pneumatic compression booths from Normatec. This will help. Ask your doctor about this. I wish you well.

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