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How Can Swelling In The Ankles And Knees Be Treated?

I had knee surgery on April 13 and I started two new medications a month ago. My knee is still swollen then two weeks ago my ankle started swelling and two days ago my hand started swelling. Now my hand is very sore and swollen, I can t bend my fingers and my hand hurts. My new medications are Leflunomide 20 MG (for multiple sclerosis and arthritis) and Amitriptyline 10 MG ( for nerve pain and neuropathy in my foot)
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Swelling of the ankle after surgery may be due to due to inflammatory response while healing process. It may be due to secondary Infection or anemia or deep vein thrombosis etc. Elevate the limb use compression bandage, use pain killer medication. If you severe pain or immobility or swelling please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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How Can Swelling In The Ankles And Knees Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Swelling of the ankle after surgery may be due to due to inflammatory response while healing process. It may be due to secondary Infection or anemia or deep vein thrombosis etc. Elevate the limb use compression bandage, use pain killer medication. If you severe pain or immobility or swelling please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.