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It will depend upon the cause of swelling. If it is due to post operative clot in the veins -DVT, treatment will require elevation, compression stockings and anticoagulant therapy. If the swelling is due to cancer surgery with removal of the lymph nodes for clearance, and if patient has had radiotherapy, it causes damage to the lymphatic system and treatment will be elevation of legs, compression stockings. In both cases there may be residual permanent swelling in the leg.
What else can I help you with?
Should leg and ankle be swollen after 4 weeks of arthroscopic surgery?
The leg and ankle may have slight swelling from arthoscopic surgery after 4 weeks. A doctor should be consulted after surgery to make sure things are healing correctly.
What should you eat after surgery to reduce swelling?
Depending on the surgery you have, you may not be able to eat afterwards. If you are given a general anesthesia, you probably will not want to eat right after surgery. As for swelling, that is not really a question of what you eat, or drink, but it is your body's response to injury. The best way to avoid swelling after surgery is to follow your doctor's orders. If your surgery is on an extremity, your foot, knee, or arm, keep it elevated as much as possible to avoid swelling.
What can you do for leg swelling?
You can put ice or heat on your leg, this will help with your swelling.
What to do for swelling in your leg?
put ice on your leg when it swelling up really bad.
What is the meaning of elevate the injured leg?
Generally, it is to reduce or control swelling. Prop the leg up, preferably while lying down. And, support the knee as well for comfort.
What are the symptoms of blood clots after arthroscopic knee surgery?
swelling. numbness. pain. in your calf area. call immediately it could be deadly.
Should leg be elevated for swelling of a snake bite?
should the leg be elevated for swelling from snake biting
What is the cause of redness and swelling in one lower leg below the knee one year after ankle surgery?
Redness and swelling in one lower leg below the knee a year after ankle surgery could be indicative of inflammation, infection, or a complication related to the surgery such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is important to seek medical attention for a proper evaluation and diagnosis to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.
Do you put heat or ice on leg swelling?
For acute swelling and inflammation, apply ice to help reduce swelling and numb pain. For chronic swelling or muscle soreness, heat can help relax muscles and improve blood flow. Always consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
A DVT in 1987 and has caused leg swelling and leg ulcers due to swelling of the leg Are there any ways to restore the venous leg circulation through surgical procedures?
if you go to a hospital
What can be done to reduce swelling in a dog's hind leg?
It's important that you see your vet to be sure there is no broken bones. It's a myth that some dogs or even humans can't walk if they break a bone in their leg or foot. It depends where the break is. After the vet evaluates your dog they will tell you how to get the swelling down.
When to be concerned with post wrist surgery swelling?
Swelling is very common post-operatively. If swelling persists 2-4 weeks after surgery visit your GP for a check up.
