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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet And Ankles

My husband s feet, ankles, and bottom part of his legs have been extremely swollen for over two weeks now. This happened when he flew to a business meeting. Swelling has never gone down. Skin on legs are tight and shiny. Over the past week they are becoming red. (started lower leg around ankles but it is now up to his knees. Tonight, he had to take his pants off as they seemed to be getting wet. He thinks fluid is seeping through the skin. He thinks it is his gout acting up but I don t think it is. I might add, he drinks alcohol accsessively. Please advise. He refuses to see a doctor.
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Dear madam,
chronic alcoholic are at a great risk of both chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. this causes edema of the feet, moreover the potential of getting infection and cellulitis with cirrhosis is also very high, in my opinion you should consult your doctor, and get him treated early, because these signs are not good and may be even life threatening.
Hope you convince him to take medical help
Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Feet And Ankles

Dear madam, chronic alcoholic are at a great risk of both chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. this causes edema of the feet, moreover the potential of getting infection and cellulitis with cirrhosis is also very high, in my opinion you should consult your doctor, and get him treated early, because these signs are not good and may be even life threatening. Hope you convince him to take medical help Thanks