Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) & Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Post-Operative Care Tips this time, keep the dressing site dry and clean.
Please follow the below advice after the surgery: •
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Recovery from EVLT/RFA is usually trouble-free. It is normal to feel a tightening sensation in your leg for a few days.
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You should keep your leg elevated when sitting or lying during this 48-hour period.
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Take your pain killers as prescribed.
It is also normal to experience the following symptoms during the next two to three days:
For the next two weeks:
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Mild pain
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Cramping
Avoid prolonged periods of standing.
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Bruising
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Swelling
Avoid vigorous exercises, jogging, sit ups, leg lifts and squats.
The treated area may • feel tender. There may be discolouration (red-purple) • and you may experience some bruising for two to three weeks. Your leg was wrapped with a compression bandage. Remove the outer brown Coban wrap after 24 hours. Remove inner white crepe bandage after 48 hours. During
Do not lift heavy objects over 5kg. Wear your compression stockings during normal daily activities. You may take them off during showers and at night in bed.
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Avoid hot tub baths.
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Avoid long-distance travelling.
Please seek medical attention if you experience the below symptoms: •
Fever
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Feeling faint / lightheadedness, dizziness
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Breathing difficulties - shortness of breath, pain with breathing
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Chest pain
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Increasing pain in leg
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Persistent bleeding or excessive swelling of the leg
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Progressive area of redness, warmth, blisters, or drainage in the leg
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Persistent itching or rash in leg
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Lump formations
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Leg numbness
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Blue or cold feet
Helpline For advice related to your procedure, you may contact our mainline at 6555 8000 for assistance during office hours. In case of any emergency after office hours, please proceed to the Emergency Department. NHG POLYCLINICS 6355 3000 • Ang Mo Kio • Geylang • Hougang • Toa Payoh • Woodlands • Yishun SINGHEALTH POLYCLINICS 6643 6969 • Bedok • Bukit Merah • Marine Parade • Outram • Pasir Ris • Punggol • Seng Kang • Tampines
Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities in the north of Singapore, under the National Healthcare Group. Admiralty Medical Centre • (65) 6807 8000 • www.admiraltymedicalcentre.com.sg Khoo Teck Puat Hospital • (65) 6555 8000 • www.ktph.com.sg Yishun Community Hospital • (65) 6807 8800 • www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg The information is correct at the time of printing and subject to revision without further notice.
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