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I was operated in 2006 for removing appendix there after my legs became swollen up until now doctors say this is not related to operation?
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True: Your bilateral swollen legs have nothing to do with appendectomy. Most likely lymphostasis, but your doctor needs to find the cause to offer solution.
Answered 3/22/2013
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