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Suggest Treatment For Slight Swelling In Foot

I have slight swelling in right foot/ankle. About ten months now. Went to docs. Got nowhere. Put on blood pressure meds. Seemed to have helped for a while. Not so much lately. Can feel discomfort in upper leg from time to time also. Had extensive blood work done with doctors. All good. Wondering if the hernia operation I had on that side could be the root of the problem. Had the operation 10 months prior to leg swelling. Much pain and discomfort in the hernia area to this day. Some days better than others. Had mesh put in. Are there lymph nodes in/near the area of hernia that could have been pinched to cause selling in leg?
posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello
I have read your query.
yes lymph edema can lead to swelling.
I will advise you lymphangiography for diagnosis.
colour doppler may also help to know venous congestion.
matrix physiotherapy may help to reduce swelling. laser therapy has also role in treatment. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Slight Swelling In Foot

Hello I have read your query. yes lymph edema can lead to swelling. I will advise you lymphangiography for diagnosis. colour doppler may also help to know venous congestion. matrix physiotherapy may help to reduce swelling. laser therapy has also role in treatment. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.