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i have severe pain on the top of my right foot. i had it xrayed at an urgent care clinic because my Dr. was out of town. xrays were negative for Fx. but had pitting edema, gained 12 lbs in 2 months and b/p was 176/113...he ugave me lasix and told meto follow with my Dr. nexr week when he returns. the pitting edema is down but the pain to the top of my foot continues (8/10), skin is tight (swollen), red and hot to touch. it feele like a deep bruise and so tender to touch and hard to walk. could this be gout?
Hot inflamed red swollen skin could be cellulitis, which is inflammtion of.skin. Diabetic patients are at increased risk of developing such infection. Physical examination and blood culture can.confirn the diagnosis. Early initiation with antibiotics is important
Please be advised to follow up with urgent care for appropriate management.
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What Causes Severe Pain On The Right Foot?
Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic Hot inflamed red swollen skin could be cellulitis, which is inflammtion of.skin. Diabetic patients are at increased risk of developing such infection. Physical examination and blood culture can.confirn the diagnosis. Early initiation with antibiotics is important Please be advised to follow up with urgent care for appropriate management. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi