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Suffering From Leg Pain, Swollen Leg. Putting Ice Packs On It. Should I Go For Medical Treatment?
My husband is having horrible leg pain, both sides, and back of his right leg . He also has a dark red area with a dark blue or purple spot in the center. His leg is VERY swollen. This started about ten days ago. We have a Doctors appointment July 25th, but his pain is getting worse. We have been putting ice packs on his leg, and keeping it ellivated. Should we seek medical attention sooner?
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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Yes,its an emergency condition. It can be fascitis and can lead to compartment syndrome. Requires antibiotic treatment also and based on condition further managment. So kindly meet your doctor asap
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Yes,its an emergency condition. It can be fascitis and can lead to compartment syndrome. Requires antibiotic treatment also and based on condition further managment. So kindly meet your doctor asap
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks get well soon....
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