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What Causes Severe Swelling And Rashes On The Lower Legs?

I am 73 and have severe swelling and rash on the lower part of my legs and ankles. I had an ultra sound performed 2 days ago and it showed no signs of clots. I am on my 2nd day of an antibiotics but the swelling and rash and burning sensation are still there and it appears to be getting worse rather than better. I was told I had cellulitis, but am wondering if there is something else that could be causing this---plus, no fever but extreme aches in the joints and chills .
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Possible causes are parasite infection, lymphedema, liver disease and cirrhosis, kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome, broken ankle, broken leg, and diseases that cause thickness of the layers of skin, such as scleroderma and eosinophilic fasciitis. Until complete blood and urine examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Get it done urine examination, blood sugar, thyroid status, cardiac and renal failure or bud Chiari syndrome etc. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Severe Swelling And Rashes On The Lower Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Possible causes are parasite infection, lymphedema, liver disease and cirrhosis, kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome, broken ankle, broken leg, and diseases that cause thickness of the layers of skin, such as scleroderma and eosinophilic fasciitis. Until complete blood and urine examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Get it done urine examination, blood sugar, thyroid status, cardiac and renal failure or bud Chiari syndrome etc. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.