A member asked:

I had orif surgery on my ankle yesterday & i've woken up this morning & my face is swollen?

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Dr. David Moats answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Call your surgeon: This could be a side effect from the anesthetic your received from your surgery, the pain medications or antibiotics you are now taking, or from the process of intubation for general anesthetic. Best to call your doctor about it.

Answered 11/16/2014

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