Significant swelling causing waterbed effect from hip to hip is that bad?

September 5, 2014
Asked By:atx_girl in Austin, TX

I'm a physical therapist with heavy pt. load worked past 4 days & caused significant swelling in abd. & 7/10 pain. Swelling severe if I push on one side of abd. significant rippling occurs all across to opposite side. burning pn in abd which radiates into bilateral hip flexor upper thighs. Swelling occurring in flanks, glutes, lateral & anterior thighs & lower legs. I've refilled my pn Rx, rarely remove compression garment & icing. Just feel significant malaise is the best way too describe it.

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October 6, 2014

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Swelling After Body Contouring Procedures

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Swelling After Body Contouring Procedures

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Seroma?

September 7, 2014

Answer: Seroma?

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