Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Red Rashes On The Ankle
My husband has developed swollen ankles and a red blotchy rash that makes a ring around his ankles. He takes metformen and lipozide. He is on hold with the doctor s office, hoping to get an appointment asap but we are trying to evaluate if this is an emergency or whether it can wait until the morning. The blotchiness has occurred before but went away. It began again yesterday.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen and painful red rashes on the ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poison ivy, oak, and sumac , hypertension , kidney disease, venous insufficiency , insect bites , allergic reaction or psoriasis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses , drink plenty of water and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . If condition doesn't get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood tests , urine test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe allopurinol , immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney disease .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Red Rashes On The Ankle
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen and painful red rashes on the ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poison ivy, oak, and sumac , hypertension , kidney disease, venous insufficiency , insect bites , allergic reaction or psoriasis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses , drink plenty of water and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . If condition doesn t get well then consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood tests , urine test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe allopurinol , immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney disease . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari