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

Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs In A Diabetic Patient

My father has afib and has type 2 diabeties. He has had wounds and infections on his legs for 2 years +. His hemoglobin level is 8, and does not appear to currently have infection in his legs, just swelling. He just experienced a ventricular tachycardia and is currently in the ICU. His primary care doctor does not seem to be concerned at all, and thinks he should be released. My dad has also lost 50 pounds in 3 months unintentionally. I don t think he should leave the hospital yet, he has no strength and I am worried that something worse will happen if he goes home now. His cardiologist will be doing a heart cath soon to determine what is going on in his heart. What kind of doctor is best to help him with all of these issues?
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Thanks for contacting HCM. Your father needs a treatment with multi specialist team of doctors which includes cardiology , diabetology , vascular surgeon and also physician.

One can be primary consultant and others may be co - consultant s . They can review the patient periodic ally and suggest whichever needed.

I hope I have given answer for ur question .
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs In A Diabetic Patient

Thanks for contacting HCM. Your father needs a treatment with multi specialist team of doctors which includes cardiology , diabetology , vascular surgeon and also physician. One can be primary consultant and others may be co - consultant s . They can review the patient periodic ally and suggest whichever needed. I hope I have given answer for ur question .