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What is the recommended amount of time to keep a swollen foot elevated?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Swollen foot: The first right thing to do is determine the cause of the swelling , this will aid in determining the duration of elevation ( ie : how long healing takes ) . If the cause is vascular , then a referral to a vascular doctor is needed . the cause of the swelling is the key .

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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