She has been dealing with knee pain since many years and had a hip joint replacement surgery in November 2018 due to falling on the floor. She is currently suffering with ankles and feet being swollen. I need advice because currently I cannot take her to the doctor.
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Hello,
Inorder to get effective treatment and appropriate consultation for your mother's problem it is advisable to consult online with me. This is important as I can know detailed history and findings and suggest appropriate management.
You can also get a chance to solve all your queries through free chat following the consultation.
Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
Any history of diabetes or heart disease? Hypertension? Any medicine for BP.
Calcium channel blockers like Amlodipine can cause foot and ankle swelling.
Hypothyroidism can cause ankle foot swelling. Joint replacement patients can develop foot ankles or leg swelling ( DVT).
She needs detailed evaluation for her ankle and feet swelling. Kindly get connected with me on Practo chat for further detailed discussions.
Next Steps
limb elevation over pillow
creepe bandage from toes till mid calf
tab Zerodol SP x BD
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get my appointment at Practo chat for further detailed discussions and management by clicking on the following link below, here u can chat, make voice call or do video consultation.
https://prac.to/dr-pradeep-singh-ortho-surgeon-dir
Dr Pradeep Singh
Orthopedic surgeon
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