Question 1

knee scope surgery 2 weeks ago  my foot is still swollen.  is this normal ? how long does the foot swelling last for? i ice it &take ibpfn  thanks

Accepted Answer

Could be normal : Because the foot is the lowest part of your body, swelling may persist for weeks after surgery. However, there are a couple of things to be wary of: if there is skin redness, warmth, or tenderness in the area, i would be concerned about infection or a blood clot or both. Elevate the foot as much as you can, especially when you at upright. And make sure you let your surgeon know about the swelling.

Question 2

swollen feet ankles causes?all of a sudden i just had surgery 2 weeks ago for umbilical hernia. i do have high blood and have not taken my medicine

Accepted Answer

Important symptoms: You need to report that to your doc. The most obvious thing would be if your blood pressure medication were a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, etc). If you stopped that it could give you swelling. Best wishes.

Question 3

63 year old female had double knee surgery about 2 months ago. on eltroxin and spiractin have very bad swollen feet what can be the cause of this and what will bring relieve to the discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Foot swelling: Treatment depends on the cause of the swelling - if heart failure, higher doses of diuretic (water pill, like spiractin/spironolactone) may help. Need to verify thyroid function (that the eltroxin / thyroxine dosage is working).  Compression stockings can be very helpful for veinous insufficiency. If any redness or fever, or if chest pain or short of breath, see the doctor right away.

Question 4

he had heart surgery 12/15/10. for six months been dealing with painful swollen feet. and now his hands. he has a hard time hearing as well. ?

Accepted Answer

Swelling,deaf: This is concerning and needs thorough evaluation ASAP to assess both issues.

Question 5

what would cause ankle and foot swelling after surgery to the knee?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Typically knee surgery can affect the venous outflow from the lower limb and cause swelling below the surgical site. Also if compression dressing or wraps are applied to the knee this will cause an increase in the fluid retention.

Question 6

hi i have terrible body pains with pale stools and bruise easily with swollen feet. 2 years ago had same and were diagnosed with restrictive jaundice and had 3 surgeries. what pain meds can i take to survive till morning and go to hospital?

Accepted Answer

: Obstructive Jaundice? With these symptoms and severe, uncontrolled body pain, is there a reason that you aren't going to the emergency room of your hospital now?

Question 7

my foot cast was removed 6 weeks after surgery but now my foot is really swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: You need to talk to your surgeon.
But try elevation and a compression wrap.

Question 8

how come my foot swelling up after orthopedic surgery 2 weeks later?

Accepted Answer

See below: If your surgery was on your feet for an orthopedic condition then swelling is not unusual after only 2 weeks.

Question 9

broke 3rd metatarsal w/dislocation,2 weeks ago.doctor said recovery the same with or w/out surgery.allowing it to heal naturally. no pain, improvement in movement, haven't stood on the foot. swelling comes and goes, is this a problem?

Accepted Answer

: Without exam and seeing the xray no opinion can be given. If you trust your doc follow her/his advice. If not happy get another opinion

Question 10

an 84 yr 86 lb female, lg kidney stones in both.unable to walk due foot swelling &degen.bone loss w/spurs in lower back.is surgery an option.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: The answer really depends on the overall health of the patient as well as the size and location of the stones, all of which determine what type of surgical procedure would be best for her specific case.  Her treating physicians will consult with the urologist to decide if surgery is best for her.

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Knee scope surgery 2 weeks ago my foot is still swollen. is this normal ? how long does the foot swelling last for? i ice it &take ibpfn thanks

A member asked:

Swollen feet ankles causes?all of a sudden i just had surgery 2 weeks ago for umbilical hernia. i do have high blood and have not taken my medicine

A member asked:

63 year old female had double knee surgery about 2 months ago. on eltroxin and spiractin have very bad swollen feet what can be the cause of this and what will bring relieve to the discomfort?

A member asked:

He had heart surgery 12/15/10. for six months been dealing with painful swollen feet. and now his hands. he has a hard time hearing as well. ?

A member asked:

What would cause ankle and foot swelling after surgery to the knee?

A member asked:

Hi i have terrible body pains with pale stools and bruise easily with swollen feet. 2 years ago had same and were diagnosed with restrictive jaundice and had 3 surgeries. what pain meds can i take to survive till morning and go to hospital?

A member asked:

My foot cast was removed 6 weeks after surgery but now my foot is really swollen. what should i do?

A member asked:

How come my foot swelling up after orthopedic surgery 2 weeks later?

A member asked:

Broke 3rd metatarsal w/dislocation,2 weeks ago.doctor said recovery the same with or w/out surgery.allowing it to heal naturally. no pain, improvement in movement, haven't stood on the foot. swelling comes and goes, is this a problem?

A member asked:

An 84 yr 86 lb female, lg kidney stones in both.unable to walk due foot swelling &degen.bone loss w/spurs in lower back.is surgery an option.

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