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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Leg

My 29 year old son woke up for work this morning and his lower left leg is swollen and painful and he can hardly walk. He went to work but they immediately sent him home. He does stand on his feet all day and evening and walks a lot. Anyway, he hasn t been bitten by any insects, or hurt his leg / ankle in any way. I had him elevate his leg and I ve applied ice for last couple hours. I ve looked under web md to see what it may be, but have no clue. My question is: what should he or we do? He has no insurance, but may qualify for state Ahhcccss insurance.
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,

Collection on leg indicates exudative fluid, can be due to cellulitis.
As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis can be considered
Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination.
This can be due to previous vacuities.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
Colour Doppler study will help to know cause of edema.
Take precaution to avoid spread of infection

Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine.

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 Swollen And Painful Leg

Hello I have studied your case, Collection on leg indicates exudative fluid, can be due to cellulitis. As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis can be considered Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination. This can be due to previous vacuities. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Colour Doppler study will help to know cause of edema. Take precaution to avoid spread of infection Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine. 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.