HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Chronic Edema, Have Itchy And Burning Rash Over Lower Limb, Not Responding To Medicines, Have Tiredness, Mouth Ulcers. Any Ideas?

the entire lower limb of my leg has blistering rash that itches and burns and they pop and ooze straw colored fluid, I have no allergies history and I have chronic edema of unknown cause. They heal over with a orange-brown color and r flat. Ten days now - non-responsive to prednisone or co-trimoxazole 2 480gm tabs twice per day, skin swabs taken but it seems to be taking ages for a diagnosis - no improvement - feel tired - had mouth ulcers too but they have gone now - no-longer on meds - no fever or temp - any ideas
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
hi there, your history is sketchy but you need to find the cause for the edema of your legs. Edema can be caused due to many causes but the most common ones being anemia,kidney disorder, hypothyroidism, postural or in any generalized infection. You are already being treated for infection. You need to get a routine blood exam done to rule out anemia or a malnurished state, get a thyroid function test done, get a kidney profile done and if all seems normal then you may try using pnumatic socks to take or the postural edema. If you are in a job where you have to sit for along time in one place with your leg suspended then you could try keeping it in an elevated condition from time to time and also taking small walks in between every 2 hrs. You could try some passive exercises from sitting position like stretching your hamstrings or alternatively contracting and stretching your ankle joint so as to exercise your calf muscle. Hope these are helpful tips .take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hypothyroidism


Loading Online Doctors....
Chronic Edema, Have Itchy And Burning Rash Over Lower Limb, Not Responding To Medicines, Have Tiredness, Mouth Ulcers. Any Ideas?

hi there, your history is sketchy but you need to find the cause for the edema of your legs. Edema can be caused due to many causes but the most common ones being anemia,kidney disorder, hypothyroidism, postural or in any generalized infection. You are already being treated for infection. You need to get a routine blood exam done to rule out anemia or a malnurished state, get a thyroid function test done, get a kidney profile done and if all seems normal then you may try using pnumatic socks to take or the postural edema. If you are in a job where you have to sit for along time in one place with your leg suspended then you could try keeping it in an elevated condition from time to time and also taking small walks in between every 2 hrs. You could try some passive exercises from sitting position like stretching your hamstrings or alternatively contracting and stretching your ankle joint so as to exercise your calf muscle. Hope these are helpful tips .take care.