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Swollen Right Foot And Ankle. Suffering From Diabetics, Prosthetic Limb, Undergone Surgeries. Can I Take Motrin?
My right foot and ankle have been swollen and hurting for 3-4 days. I'm diabetic, but under control, have a left above knee amputation for 18 mos. now and have had at least 5 surgeries for small arteries and cold right foot. Recently got prosthetic limb and need to start pt to learn to use it. Will an xray reveal why it seems to be swolle?. Can I take motrin if I'm taking hydrocodone 325/10$
Tue, 7 May 2013
Hello,
thanks for using health care magic.
Given your history, it will be necessary you meet a doctor
for a detail and thorough evaluation.
It could be a septic arthritis which is more common to find
in diabetics. Septic arthritis presents with pains, swelling and
warmth at the affected joint and with loss of function.
It could also be due to an acute osteoarthritis.
An x-ray will be good in order to see what is actually going
on in joint ( septic arthritis? osteoathritis? other causes?)
However, it could be possible for joint fluid to b aspirated
and send to the lab for analysis.
Mortrin can be taken along side your hydrocodone but it
causes ulcers so should be taken with food.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic.
Given your history, it will be necessary you meet a doctor
for a detail and thorough evaluation.
It could be a septic arthritis which is more common to find
in diabetics. Septic arthritis presents with pains, swelling and
warmth at the affected joint and with loss of function.
It could also be due to an acute osteoarthritis.
An x-ray will be good in order to see what is actually going
on in joint ( septic arthritis? osteoathritis? other causes?)
However, it could be possible for joint fluid to b aspirated
and send to the lab for analysis.
Mortrin can be taken along side your hydrocodone but it
causes ulcers so should be taken with food.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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