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A 32-year-old female asked:

Just had c-section few days ago. yesterday noticed swollen legs, feet, ankle. called drs office was told swelling normal after birth. ?

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Dr. Thomas Heston
Dr. Thomas Hestonanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
OK: Sounds like you are doing the right thing. When you have concerns, you are letting your physician know. Things should gradually improve. Good luck.
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Dr. Robert WorthingtonKirsch
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Phlebology 37 years experience
Should be evaluated: Edema after c-section could be normal. However, swelling of the extremities after a major abdominal surgery could be a sign of DVT and should be further evaluated.
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I think that Dr. Worthinton-Kirsch is absolutely right.
Feb 27, 2013

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