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Hi , One of my friend got surgery to his leg due to small accident and doctors were said that he looses some tissues. It's been 15 days now and his feet started swelling. Is it a serious problem to consider. please suggest. thanks

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My father is 65 years old last year in june he had open heart surgery he has also clva in his left side since last 8 years. From last week he is suffering from legs swelling . Please advise me what is the reason of it.

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Hi there I understand your concern... It may be due to liver disease, exess weight, kidney diseases, loss of proteins from body,congestive cardiac failure etc...so detailed clinical examination is nec ...  Read More

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My father underwent a surgery for varicose veins last September. Prior to the surgery he underwent another surgery to heal the wounds near the veins that were protruding in this skin. After the main surgery for varicose veins, his legs swell if kept down for a short span of time. The doctors have adviced him to keep it upright or in a horizontal po

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Swelling on the legs heart beat is very slow cretenine is increasing how to reduce swelling suggest me some good tips or a doctor

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Take online consultation directly for Ayurveda medications providing all details in private chat. Correct your diet and lifestyle also. Avoid heavy food basi food frozen food udada dal sprout's matar ...  Read More

Swelling in right leg and swelling in right foot having a by pass surgery in 2008 and taking a ecosprin

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Swelling would be because of lack of mobility, and sedentary lifestyle. Check with your cardiologist once if you havent followed up with him since a long time. ...  Read More

In 2015 my open heart surgery was done. and i want to know Can I marry after Heart Surgery?

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Yes normally there is no such problem. But first records are needed to be seen. ...  Read More

6 weeks ago, surgery was done on the fracture in my leg. Now the doctor has given me permmission for walking. But now I get swelling in my legs. It is normal or not?

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Pls try to send complete details. Usually fracture healing takes time upto 3 months.. If your doctor has advised to walk you can as he is the best judge to know about fracture healing.. Swelling may h ...  Read More

Two months back my father had the knee replacement surgery, it went fine. Now knee down leg is swelling. Daily he is doing physiotherapist mentioned activities. Want to understand why swelling happening.

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Hi, You can consult directly for your queries and proper explanation Nothing to worry ...  Read More

Swelling completely..foot and leg..and her hands were big. Plz help her. Four years back..in an accident.. From that time she got pains ..and swelling..we are already checks..she don't have any heart problems..and she dont have diabetis

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Hello, thanks for query on practo. First of all get done complete examination. Also start using ice on leg foot and hand for 10minutes each. Also keep leg elevated from the ground while sitting and al ...  Read More

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Greetings. You need to frame your query appropriately to get a precise recommendations, A photograph would have been helpful.The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinical exami ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Ma'am, I have this kind of inflammation in both right and left feet. And I have a previous history of Arthritis too. And I am getting fat day by day.So there are some basic questions to ask. 1.Which department should I consult? 2. Can I walk daily because there is both swelling and pain? 3.Also I feel sometimes that both my legs and my right

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if weight gain occurs then go to investigate first thyroid profiles and ECG if both leg swelling for cardiac issue and also s CBC and s albumin levels for swelling in both feet may be anaemia or hypoa ...  Read More

After 2.5 km per day running and phisical leg workout from past 14 days my both legs ankles swelling without pain. My bp is 140/90 and creatine and other blood and urine samples are normal also liver test is normal and some reports attached with this please check.. How can i manage this. Can i continue the workout because there is no pain on the a

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I do have swelling on the right leg as I got the scanning done and I work for night shifts I got to know their varicose is the problem get resolved checked on chat gpt if I wear compression stockings for swelling does the pain get reduced and will it be normal

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am postpartam day 6 i have still leg swelling and it not going down. I am drinking water and also walking still if sit to pump for half hour swelling increases much more.

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Check your blood pressure and urine albumins . Consult gynaecologist ...  Read More

Swelling in legs during morning time while walking and sitting legs down. and and frequent dry cough with little yellow mucus.

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case ...  Read More

I’m writing to request your consultation regarding swelling in my both legs. It started around evening. It is most noticeable in the ankle/foot. I’m concerned about the cause and would appreciate your evaluation and guidance on any tests or treatment needed. Thank you for your time and help.

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go for test for cbc , serum creatine , sgpt , serum albumin , Rbs , urine routine micro do you have history of prolonged standing or and prominent dilated veins in legs or and addiction history ...  Read More

From last 1 month my lower portion of left leg below the knee till toe is automatically getting swelling suddenly it gets well and then it starts getting swelling again also pain in the front side of the leg and causes problem while walking

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My father aged 68Years is a farmer actively doing all his works, he used to stand most of the work time. He is getting frequent swelling of his legs having doubt of kidney/heart problem, which test is recommend for identification.

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Frequent leg swelling suggestive of problems with venous drainage ( varicose veins), heart related conditions and kidney related conditions. Better consult physicians directly. ...  Read More

After seven months of delivery my leg is swelling and little puffiness in face. There is no BP or sugar. What is the treatment I can go for to get rid of this issue.

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A comprehensive evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Determining the underlying cause is critical, as the issue could stem from various organ systems, including the ...  Read More

Headache, swelling in legs from feet to knee, with little red spots. Little Pain only when touched. Had fever last week upto 103 degrees for 2 days only.

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Maybe due to viral infections or otherwise ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My mother is 68 years old. She is experiencing swelling and pain in her right leg, at the same spot where she had a fracture about 1.5 years ago. We consulted an orthopedic today—X-ray shows the bone is fine. We are now waiting for the uric acid test report. If the uric acid report also comes back normal, could you please suggest whic

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Ice compression apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation Rest Any kind of painkiller ...  Read More

From 2days onwards my leg becomes swelling,from thighs to foot and paining andbthey become tight .hands and back also paining,what's the reason and which specialist will i consult

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Take zerodol sp when in pain. Drink plenty of water ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My father is facing swelling in both legs(Foot) from last 10 days. Legs used to be swell most when he worked and when he rest, it decreased but not cured. He is a diabetic patient and also takes BP medicines. Please help me in this and provide proper suggestions for treatment. What checkup needs to do for proper diagnosis and treatment

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The leg swelling can be due to multiple reasons in his case, like high BP, kidney problem or even heart problem. Kindly meet a doctor for complete evaluation and treatment. Suggesting tests without se ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am, It has been observed that my ankle get swell. I did KFT and it has been found that uric acid increased for that i m taking Furic 40. Further, i m taking olisur f5 from past one year and lonazep 0.25 from 3 months. What is the reason behind ankle swelling. Last year i did holter ,ecg and echo and all comes normal. Is this the size effect

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Hey!! Ankle swelling can sometimes be a side effect of certain medicines like Olisur F5, though rarely, but other causes like high uric acid levels or unrelated issues can also contribute. Since your ...  Read More

On 10 may 2025 I got a high fever, and checked it was Typhoid. After that I took medicines after the doctor's consultation. But after the Typhoid fever ( around 05/ 06/ 2025 ) ended my both legs started swelling, at starting it's very small but with time it's size increased. I visited the doctor ( 10/06/2025 and 16/06/2025 ) for this issue, he told

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I am into my 31 weeks pregnancy. My feet and leg are swelling much. There is no swelling in other body part. What's the treatment ? Is der any home remedies? Pls suggest.

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Hello, the whole leg has swelling and sprained. Not able to move leg, and there is pain in calf. Not able to visit a doctor physically.

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Hi doctor I got my periods last night and my legs are swelled up since yesterday. Today the swelling has increased on both my ankles are my hands fingers are also feeling stiff. What could be the reason?

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Im currently in my 17th week of pregnancy, 16 weeks completed by last sunday(11/5/2025). I have swelling of feet for the last one week. Is this normal during this second trimester

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My mother is 56 years old , 5 feet and her weight is 85 kg . She has sugar, thyroid and BP issue. She had spine surgery (L4,L5,S1) on 2nd May 2025 . Even after 12 days of surgery , she has pain in her right leg - thigh and mainly on shin bone when she sits or start walking. She also had little numbness in her right leg and feels heavy. She can m

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It's radicular Pain. Which occurs in Prolapsed intervertebral disc. It's hard to say it's due to surgery. U have to specify what surgery she underwent ...  Read More

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