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What Could Cause Swollen And Burnt Feet And Legs?
my daughter went to turkey last saturday, she did get burnt on her feet and legs, her feet and lower gegs are swollen, she put pillows under them whilst a sleep and they went down a little, what could make this happen, and what can she do please. thanks
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Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Since your daughter had developed some degree of burns over her legs, the swelling that she is getting is associated with the burns only.
One does develop some oozing out of fluid from the blood vessels which can lead to swelling in the areas with burn.
Since the legs are affected, she needs to take proper care by avoiding hanging down of legs.
She should try and keep them elevated as much as possible.
Take proper care of the burnt areas.
Dr Geetika Paul
Since your daughter had developed some degree of burns over her legs, the swelling that she is getting is associated with the burns only.
One does develop some oozing out of fluid from the blood vessels which can lead to swelling in the areas with burn.
Since the legs are affected, she needs to take proper care by avoiding hanging down of legs.
She should try and keep them elevated as much as possible.
Take proper care of the burnt areas.
Dr Geetika Paul
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