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    May 29, 2010, 08:18 PM
    Leg swelling plane
    My father just came to our place from Dominican 4 hour flight, both his legs from his knees down are quite swollen, how do we get his swelling down. He is 66 and had a heart attack 4 months ago.
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    May 30, 2010, 05:53 AM

    You had better get your father checked out by a doctor. What type of medications is he taking. What type of medical conditions does he have?

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    Jul 10, 2010, 06:24 AM
    You may want to keep is legs elevated and contact a doctor for further advice
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    Jul 10, 2010, 06:28 AM

    No,don't keep his legs elevated!

    On the off chance he may have a clot this is not a good position.

    Just have him sit down and call a doctor.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 06:57 AM

    Please do NOT keep the legs elevated and seek medical attention at once. This may be a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), a blood clot, that could dislodge and go to the lungs almost instantly killing him if it should break free when the legs are elevated.

    Seek medical attention NOW.
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    Jul 10, 2010, 06:58 AM

    Well, I now notice that this thread is 2 months old. I'm sure the OP has an answer by now.

    Please watch your dates when answering.

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