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7 weeks ago i had pereneous tendon surgery and my foot has severe swelling and incision has dark blue/black line. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you were healing: well and you suddenly have marked swelling - I would advise your podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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