What Is The Treatment For Swollen Feet And Redness In Toes While Suffering Form Type2 Diabetes And MRSA?
Posted on Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Question: I have type II diabetes (for 30 years) and am prone to infections. I also have MRSA, which seems to be "underground" at present. But for the past 3 days I have had swollen feet & ankles. My toes are red then redness across width of foot and narrow bands of red on heels.. Will be getting new meter tomorrow so cannot test sugar at present. Does this sound as though it is the endocrinologist's problem or my infection specialist's problem. Primary care doc doesn't know. Do you?
Brief answer...given below
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and feel that you must consult your endocrinologist as early as possible.
Although you are a patient of chronic venous insufficiency but a recent onset of swelling in both lower feet and ankles could be because of...
Peripheral artery disease
Kidney problem
Uncontrolled hypertension.
Redness in toes and heels suggest local cellulitis which needs prompt treatment with antibiotics.
There could be additional element of diabetic neuropathy also.
All these manifestations are due to uncontrolled diabetes of longterm standing.
You need to be managed properly and promptly.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Feet And Redness In Toes While Suffering Form Type2 Diabetes And MRSA?
Brief answer...given below
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and feel that you must consult your endocrinologist as early as possible.
Although you are a patient of chronic venous insufficiency but a recent onset of swelling in both lower feet and ankles could be because of...
Peripheral artery disease
Kidney problem
Uncontrolled hypertension.
Redness in toes and heels suggest local cellulitis which needs prompt treatment with antibiotics.
There could be additional element of diabetic neuropathy also.
All these manifestations are due to uncontrolled diabetes of longterm standing.
You need to be managed properly and promptly.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks