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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Right Foot
Question: my right foot and calf have been swollen for approx. 2 weeks and I noticed tonight that 2 toes are turning purple and my leg from toes to mid calf is red and very warm
Brief Answer:
good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.
As per your history, I think you are having cellulitis right lower limb.
You need higher IV antibiotics for treatment.
Are you unable to walk?
Are you diabetic?
Are you on any medications?
If cellulitis is ignore,it can lead to septicemia.
Be very cautious
Kindly consult a internal medicine specialist as soon as possible for further management.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
Dr VSK
good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.
As per your history, I think you are having cellulitis right lower limb.
You need higher IV antibiotics for treatment.
Are you unable to walk?
Are you diabetic?
Are you on any medications?
If cellulitis is ignore,it can lead to septicemia.
Be very cautious
Kindly consult a internal medicine specialist as soon as possible for further management.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
Dr VSK
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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