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Swollen left leg
My mom underwent a mitral valve replacement before 3 weeks , she had swollen legs after the surgery but from yesterday only the left leg is very much swollen and she is complaining of severe pain. right leg has very less swelling .let is know if this is something to be concerned ?
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Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include Eating too much saltSunburnHeart failureKidney diseaseLiver problems from cirrhosisPregnancyProblems with lymph nodes, especially after mastectomy or other surgery. Some medicinesStanding or walking a lot when the weather is warm To keep swelling down, your health care provider may recommend keeping your legs raised when sitting, wearing support stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill. Get back to me with the reports for a detailed consultation.   Watch these simple explanatory videos for underlying the problem. Copy the link address to your browser 1) Chest pain - must know https://youtu.be/xzunqxm3g1y 2) Heart failure https://youtu.be/rgn3ez7ckhc https://youtu.be/j2llmrwox94 3) Three things to do in chest pain - https://youtu.be/v7glvnwnldg 4) Difference between heart attack and heart blocks vs heart failure https://youtu.be/x5fdpt2by3i Don't forget to share and subscribe the channel - Dr. EDUCATION. Please do share your feedback on the below link. Your opinion is valuable. http://prac.to/idax Regards Dr. Paramjeet Singh MBBS, DIP. CARDIOLOGY (LONDON), FICC. CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST YASHODA SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL  
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