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What Causes Severe Swelling In The Feet After Surgery?

I have type 2 diabities and arthiritis I am a 74 year old male and a couple of months agoIhad surgeryto remove a defective hip implant.I have had to be hospitalized 2 more times since then for internal bleeding. they have been unable to locate the source of the internal bleeding but, since my last hospitalization I have had trouble with really swollen feet. It has gotten to the point where I am unable to wear my shoes. What could the source of this sweeling be?

posted on Sun, 8 Jun 2014

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Tue, 28 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi's Response

Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

There can be non union,infection or soft tissue impengment leading to leg swelling.
If you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better.

You can send your reports directly to me on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

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What Causes Severe Swelling In The Feet After Surgery?

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