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Diabetes, Varicose Veins, Have Blisters With Fluid On Inner Knee, Swelling In Calf Area. Wear Compression Socks, Orthopedic Boots. What Is The Cause?

Hello, Have Diabetes , type 1. Have had varicose vein pronlems before. Wear compression socks(extra firm compression, 30-40mmHg, knee high), orthapedic shoes( not working) and Crow Walker boots(working)(Barber). On my inner knee, I developed bliisters(little orangy fluid). Some even develope when I sleep. Only on right leg, which is swollen in the calf area. Thanks, Bill
Sat, 29 Jun 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Any blister in a diabetic should be take care of.
The aim is to prevent infection and control the spread.
Swelling in the area may be associated with the inflammation.
Give proper wound care.
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Diabetologist Dr. Pratap VGM's  Response
DEAR SIR/MADAM

VARICOSE VEINS CAUSES STASIS OF BLOOD FLOW IN THE SUPERFICIAL VEINS, THESE SLUGGISH NON PROGRESSIVE VEINS WILL CAUSE DEARRANGED BLOOD CIRCULATION WHICH CAUSES
SUPERINFECTION CAUSES ULCERATION WHICH TAKES A LONG TIME TO HEAL, USUALLY ANTIBIOTICS WONT WORK PROPERLY IN DIABETES PATIENTS IN MOST OF THE TIMES.

CONSULT VASCULAR SURGEON PROPERLY.

THANKS
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Diabetes, Varicose Veins, Have Blisters With Fluid On Inner Knee, Swelling In Calf Area. Wear Compression Socks, Orthopedic Boots. What Is The Cause?

Hello, Any blister in a diabetic should be take care of. The aim is to prevent infection and control the spread. Swelling in the area may be associated with the inflammation. Give proper wound care.