My both legs are swelled but my left one is swelled so bad I can't see my knee. Just to let you know, I am a diabetic and I have chicken legs. Is this normal to have this type of swelling going on?
2007-12-05 17:04:59 · 12 answers · asked by Lynn C 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hell no, it's not normal!
2007-12-05 17:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by baystreet690 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Lynn
No it's not normal to have that kind of swelling after an appedictomy. Diabetes can cause poor circulation and make limbs swell, so can lymphedema which could have happened to you as the result of the surgery, the appendix is near the inguinal lymph nodes which are in the crease of the leg. If you were genetically prone to lymphedema, then the surgery could have brought it on. Get to the dr and get checked out for blood clots, blood sugar counts, and if those appear ok, ask about lymphedema. If you do get a diagnosis, joining a support group is a good thing, Lymphland.com is a great website to read about lymphedema and they have a yahoo groups support group too that is chock full of good info.
2007-12-08 10:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by classeequeen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is normal for you to have that much swelling. You have to be so careful because you have diabetes. It sounds like you are retaining fluids. I would call the doctor.
2007-12-05 17:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by jackie_jabar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not normal at all. Contact your Dr. or call or go to the ER right away. You could have a blood clot or something. This is very serious. Get it checked out ASAP!!
2007-12-05 17:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had an appendix removed not leg surgery. This is not normal. Go to the ER.
Good luck!
2007-12-05 17:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the swelling part but did anyone SEE where the old apendix went to?
2007-12-05 17:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by De Deuce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound normal to me. I'd call the doctor RIGHT NOW and see what he says.
2007-12-05 17:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are asking us? I hope by now you have contacted your doctor, or gone to an ER. you may need to take lasix to get rid of excess fluids...don't hesitate..
2007-12-05 22:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery=swelling...............
2007-12-05 17:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by dli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah its normal but is it really 3times..................dont forget to ambulate na lang and have proper food to eat..increase protein-rich food intake.. and you are diabetic as what you have said it may alleviate to your present condition kaya siguro ganyan yan
2007-12-05 17:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by buggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it will go down, this is common after surgery
2007-12-05 17:07:27 · answer #11 · answered by 5 star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋