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What Causes High Fever Along With Swelling In The Lower Legs?

I have a rash covering entire body except head. Fever 102. swelling of lower legs. The rash is not flat. There are small & large lumps grouped close together. The skin is vey red. No itching. The rash came over the whole body at the same time. Skin is very warm to the touch. After rash went away, peeling started. Had shortness of breathe. EMT stated oxygen was 82 finally went to 98 with non-breather mask. X-ray showed fluid in lungs & bacteria pneumonia. Md. said heart failure. Ocho showed leaking valve. Heart strong for heart disease patient, with by-pass, stents, heart attack. My provider said I had rheumatic fever, but no test to confirm. & he didn t see rash, just peeling skin. No sore throat, colds, flu, or anything before rash. Not been near anyone sick or dr. offices. My rash did not look like rheumatic fever rash. Look like bad allergic reaction, but no itch.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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* As per my clinical experience, the high grade fever with swelling legs suggest underlying systemic inflammation which can be cellulitis or others.

I would like to have a photo picture of the leg for further management guidelines provision.

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What Causes High Fever Along With Swelling In The Lower Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice * As per my clinical experience, the high grade fever with swelling legs suggest underlying systemic inflammation which can be cellulitis or others. I would like to have a photo picture of the leg for further management guidelines provision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.