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I Am A 64 Year Old Diabetic With Swelling Of
Question: I am a 64 year old diabetic with swelling of the left foot and leg-what could cause this???????
I have forgotten what antibiotic I took! So sorry!
Brief Answer:
Serious infection suggested;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
It is difficult to say a proper diagnosis but as DVT is excluded the most probable causes are; erisypela or cellulitis. Both of them are serious infections that need immediate antibiotics.
You may attach a picture of the leg or contact your physician as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta
Serious infection suggested;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
It is difficult to say a proper diagnosis but as DVT is excluded the most probable causes are; erisypela or cellulitis. Both of them are serious infections that need immediate antibiotics.
You may attach a picture of the leg or contact your physician as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta
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