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Suggest Treatment For Red Blotches And Swelling Over The Feet And Ankles

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Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Question: I put in my symptoms but I couldn't enter precise information. On 1-26-17 we moved into our new home. I was on my feet all day. The next morning I woke up and bot feet, ankles and calves were noticeably swollen. For the next 2 days I did nothing but rest (no unpacking or work), with very little results. On the 29th I did some unpacking but I noticed by mid day that the swelling had increased. I now had tingling and a lot of pain. I tried to rest on the 30th but the swelling kept getting worse and it had moved higher up on the calves. I worked from home (sitting at my desk and working on the computer) for the rest of the week). My toes, feet, ankles, and knees are now swollen. I can't walk without pain medication and even then it is very difficult to stand. Everywhere it is swollen I splotchy, tingles, burns, hurts to touch and occasionaly goes numb. My husband thinks it is because I was on my feet to long when we moved, but this is getting worse every hour.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

It is possible you are having an allergic reaction to certain substance or fire to insect bite.

Since the red blotches and swelling are over the feet and ankles, it is possible that a certain pair of socks, footwear or something you must have eaten.

Take Tablet Avil twice a day for 3 days. Keep the limbs elevated. Apply ice to reduce inflammation. Keep well hydrated. Apply Lactocalamine lotion if there is itching.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Red Blotches And Swelling Over The Feet And Ankles

Brief Answer: Allergic reaction Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query It is possible you are having an allergic reaction to certain substance or fire to insect bite. Since the red blotches and swelling are over the feet and ankles, it is possible that a certain pair of socks, footwear or something you must have eaten. Take Tablet Avil twice a day for 3 days. Keep the limbs elevated. Apply ice to reduce inflammation. Keep well hydrated. Apply Lactocalamine lotion if there is itching. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu