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What Causes Swelling And Stiffness With Pus Discharge In Lower Legs?
Question: THANK YOU - LOWER RIGHT LEG - CALF AND ANKLE - SWOLLEN AND TIGHT - LEAKING YELLOWISH FLUID - ALMOST LIKE RAIN - WHAT IS LIKELY? STARTED IN RIGHT NOW STARTING IN LEFT - SAME AREA. LEG AREA AFFECTED IS SORTA BUMBY-LIKE ............ANY IDEAS?
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis is more likely
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description is more suggestive of cellulitis and this is usually an infection of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. So, the yellow leaky substance is probably a pus, that might indicate that the infection is severe.
So,in my opinion you should see your doctor right now, who would examine and send the pus for culture sensitivity and would start you on broad spectrum antibiotics like Amoxycillin and Linezolid.
He would also check you for diabetes.
In fact if the pus is coming from deep inside then you would need to get X-ray of the legs done to rule out osteomyelitis.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Cellulitis is more likely
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description is more suggestive of cellulitis and this is usually an infection of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. So, the yellow leaky substance is probably a pus, that might indicate that the infection is severe.
So,in my opinion you should see your doctor right now, who would examine and send the pus for culture sensitivity and would start you on broad spectrum antibiotics like Amoxycillin and Linezolid.
He would also check you for diabetes.
In fact if the pus is coming from deep inside then you would need to get X-ray of the legs done to rule out osteomyelitis.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
THANK YOU. THE YELLOISH FLUI IS ALMOST CLEAR BUT IS CLOSER TO THE COLOR OF ALMOST CLEAR URINE. THE IABETES I ALSO HAVE. IT IS NOT ALAYS CONTROLLE.
I HAVE STAGE 3 RENAL FAILURE AN ISTOLIC HEART FAILURE. I ON'T KNO hy some letters are missing in this query but oes this further information help?
I HAVE STAGE 3 RENAL FAILURE AN ISTOLIC HEART FAILURE. I ON'T KNO hy some letters are missing in this query but oes this further information help?
Brief Answer:
See your doctor.
Detailed Answer:
No, you can't wait this much.
Even if the yellowish fluid is clear you would need to see your doctor for further evaluation and treatment of infection.
Since you have Stage 3 CKD, you need to take special care as your immunity is compromised.
I hope you see your doctor soon.
Good Luck.
See your doctor.
Detailed Answer:
No, you can't wait this much.
Even if the yellowish fluid is clear you would need to see your doctor for further evaluation and treatment of infection.
Since you have Stage 3 CKD, you need to take special care as your immunity is compromised.
I hope you see your doctor soon.
Good Luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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