Edema - swollen feet & ankles

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Asked for Female, 75 Years

My grandma suffered a stroke three years back, then she developed Edema. Before the stroke she was walking fine after the stroke her feet and ankles have been swollen. What do you think ?

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Hi Due to stroke the affected part is less mobile so causes leg swelling ..check for DVT and physiotherapy is best solution Let her keep pillow under her leg when lying

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