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Skin On The Leg From The Knee After Total Knee Replacement Gets Really Itchy
maybe you can help. I had a total knee replacement in Aug of this year, everything went well the healing process pt etc. and I was back to work in 6 weeks. Lately the skin on that leg from the knee down gets really itchy and I m afraid to scratch it because I don t want to cause any sores or infections so I run it. I ve tried Vit E oil and a few other things but the relief is short lived. Why is it itchy and what can I use?
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Hello,
It is possible that it is the effect of either some medication or some problem with vascular supply among others.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
It is possible that it is the effect of either some medication or some problem with vascular supply among others.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
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