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Suggest Remedy For Lumps In Leg

hi there my partner has had a lump on the top of his leg for years now and he told me it was grissle but the last few days it has swollen and he went to the doctor and was given antibiotics to reduce the infection which was 3 days ago but now hes in alot of pain and its woozing very badly but to me it looks like a ulcer
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hi,
It seems that he might be having leg ulcer giving this problem.
This might be due to,
Diabetes or,
Some vascular insufficiency.
Go for blood sugar checking for diabetes.
Continue with antibiotic and go for regular dressing.
Consult surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Lumps In Leg

Hi, It seems that he might be having leg ulcer giving this problem. This might be due to, Diabetes or, Some vascular insufficiency. Go for blood sugar checking for diabetes. Continue with antibiotic and go for regular dressing. Consult surgeon and get examined. Ok and take care.