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RA, Swelling And Pain In Calf Extending To Lower Parts, Bruising On Foot. Remedy?
My husband is 53 years old, has rheumatoid arthritis and about a week ago his right calf became swollen and painful. The swelling moved down into his ankle and then the top of his foot . His foot also then developed bruising almost like he had twisted his ankle, but he had not had any injury. Now there is a red rash on the back of his calf. I can t seem to get him to go see the doctor.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi I am sorry to hear about your husband. It appears to me he has got
a condition called Vasculitis. This condition the blood vessels get inflamed. This
condition can happened along with many autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Polymyalgia rheumatic. This is a serious condition and your husband must see a Rheumatologist as soon as possible. kindest regards
Dr.S.K.Mukherjee
a condition called Vasculitis. This condition the blood vessels get inflamed. This
condition can happened along with many autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Polymyalgia rheumatic. This is a serious condition and your husband must see a Rheumatologist as soon as possible. kindest regards
Dr.S.K.Mukherjee
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