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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Legs And Ankles

Hi Dr. Grief, My stomach and my legs are extremely swollen and have been for several weeks. My ankles are getting worse. I sit for work all day. Last week I was very active in costa rica and have several cuts on my arms and legs. Trying to decide if I need to go to urgent care
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case.

As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis or systemic origin of swelling.

Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
Colour Doppler study will help to know status of blood circulation.

YES YOU MAY NEED URGENT CARE.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Legs And Ankles

Hello I have studied your case. As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis or systemic origin of swelling. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Colour Doppler study will help to know status of blood circulation. YES YOU MAY NEED URGENT CARE. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care