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What would make my left foot and ankle swell after hernia surgery? had it done on 12-18-15 and i noticed that my foot started swelling on 12-21-15

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Not due to surgery: Swelling of foot and ankle is not a complication of Hernia Surgery.I suggest you have your Doctor check it. It may be due to edema caused by the Iv Fluids if given during the surgery.If it is painful then it may be some kind of trauma.But the surgery will not cause the swelling

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 6/10/2018

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Possible DVT: Consult your surgeon and get u/s of Lower extremities. May need to be on anticoagulants

Answered 3/24/2016

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A member asked:

What would make my left foot and ankle swell after hernia surgery? had it done on 12-18-15 and i noticed that my foot started swelling on 12-21-15

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Blinski agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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