I just had an ankle and leg surgery and my foot is swollen during the day but blows up like a balloon during the evening.
2006-12-26 14:38:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You havent rested it enough during the day.
2006-12-26 14:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Injuries and surgery require Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Gravity increases the serum build up in the lower extremities; a pooling effect.
The use of a cold compression therapy wrap several times a day and elevation as much as possible will stop the pain and swelling while the injury heals.
2006-12-27 13:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by twocoolinc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your more active during the day. And you have it up all night.
2006-12-26 22:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Lab Rat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because lunar gravity affects the fluid in your leg/ankle the same way it affects the tides.
2006-12-26 22:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by wrldzgr8stdad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it elevated as much as possible.
2006-12-26 22:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋