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My Husband Had A Severe Stroke And Its Been 3
Question: my husband had a severe stroke and its been 3 months now hes home and his legs,ankles,and feet are swollen why is that
Brief Answer:
He needs evaluation and probably physical therapy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and so sorry to hear about your husband.
He might be depressed which explains why he does not want to go to the doctors. Depression is quite common following a stroke because of the gross changes in life patterns. I encourage you to motivate and get him to see the doctors. He will also need to see a psychiatrist.
There are many reasons why legs can be swollen on both sides. Some include heart, liver, or kidney problems. At times, sitting for too long and poor protein intake may cause this. He would certainly need to see a doctor for evaluation.
I most cases, we limit fluid intake, raise legs when sitting, apply compressive stockings as well as treat the underlying cause.
I hope these guides and helps.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
He needs evaluation and probably physical therapy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and so sorry to hear about your husband.
He might be depressed which explains why he does not want to go to the doctors. Depression is quite common following a stroke because of the gross changes in life patterns. I encourage you to motivate and get him to see the doctors. He will also need to see a psychiatrist.
There are many reasons why legs can be swollen on both sides. Some include heart, liver, or kidney problems. At times, sitting for too long and poor protein intake may cause this. He would certainly need to see a doctor for evaluation.
I most cases, we limit fluid intake, raise legs when sitting, apply compressive stockings as well as treat the underlying cause.
I hope these guides and helps.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I know he is very depressed he just lost his very close friend and last august we had to put his dog down which caused him to be depressed and he stayed in his bedroom for 8 months then he had a severe stroke and now im bacck to him being depressed again
he has a very bad red rash on the top of his one foot too
Brief Answer:
Please get him to the hospital, even against his wish!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
He needs help and certainly depressed. He cannot think right and help himself. Please get him to the doctors who can help him. He needs evaluation and treatment for the swollen legs, rash and probable depression.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
Please get him to the hospital, even against his wish!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
He needs help and certainly depressed. He cannot think right and help himself. Please get him to the doctors who can help him. He needs evaluation and treatment for the swollen legs, rash and probable depression.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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