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What Causes Swelling In Legs And Toes Of A Person With Cellulitis?

mom was admitted to hospital for cellulitis in both lower legs on Thursday. Today the swelling increased in one leg and the toes and top of foot are purple. Can t get a pulse in the foot - nurse even tried with doppler. Dr. came in and started IV lasix, but doesn t seem very concerned. Advice??
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Our patients are our utmost concern regarding your mother swollen legs and foot toe with a cellulitis I am suggesting her treatments are in order including the doppler to rule out peripheral vascular disease
In regards to her treatment please let them add tablet kotase tablet nurofen tablet ceporex(antibiotic)
Regards
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What Causes Swelling In Legs And Toes Of A Person With Cellulitis?

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Our patients are our utmost concern regarding your mother swollen legs and foot toe with a cellulitis I am suggesting her treatments are in order including the doppler to rule out peripheral vascular disease In regards to her treatment please let them add tablet kotase tablet nurofen tablet ceporex(antibiotic) Regards