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My Friend Has An Infection In His Feet
Question: My friend has an infection in his feet n has been seeing a doctor for 2 years n they have yet to tell him wat problem is n it's getting worse. His feet n legs r 3 times nor mbv al size n puss is coming out r everywhere is there a number I can send u a picture of his feet.
Brief Answer:
Please send a picture of his legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can go ahead and upload a picture of your friend's legs, and I would be glad to take a look and let you know what I think. Also, how old is your friend? Does he have any other medical problems? Does he normally have swelling in the legs, before this infection started?
I will look forward to your response and will discuss more with you then.
Thanks.
Please send a picture of his legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can go ahead and upload a picture of your friend's legs, and I would be glad to take a look and let you know what I think. Also, how old is your friend? Does he have any other medical problems? Does he normally have swelling in the legs, before this infection started?
I will look forward to your response and will discuss more with you then.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Please send a picture of his legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Yes, you can go ahead and upload a picture of your friend's legs, and I would be glad to take a look and let you know what I think. Also, how old is your friend? Does he have any other medical problems? Does he normally have swelling in the legs, before this infection started?
I will look forward to your response and will discuss more with you then.
Please send a picture of his legs
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Yes, you can go ahead and upload a picture of your friend's legs, and I would be glad to take a look and let you know what I think. Also, how old is your friend? Does he have any other medical problems? Does he normally have swelling in the legs, before this infection started?
I will look forward to your response and will discuss more with you then.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
He is 49 years old n he is overweight n be started going to dr cuz of the swelling but they have done nothing except give him more meds that's all they do is give him meds they r not telling him nothing they r not fixing his feet legs they just keep giving him meds. From his kneecaps down his legs n feet r purple n there's puss coming out everywhere I'm scared for him cuz the infection could go to his heart how do I send a picture cuz I dunno how
He is 49 years old n he is overweight n be started going to dr cuz of the swelling but they have done nothing except give him more meds that's all they do is give him meds they r not telling him nothing they r not fixing his feet legs they just keep giving him meds. From his kneecaps down his legs n feet r purple n there's puss coming out everywhere I'm scared for him cuz the infection could go to his heart how do I send a picture cuz I dunno how
I was wondering if doctor got the pictures I sent n the tex I sent this morning cuz I haven't heard anything
I was wondering if doctor got the pictures I sent n the tex I sent this morning cuz I haven't heard anything
Brief Answer:
Chronic venous stasis
Detailed Answer:
I did receive the pictures, thank you. It appears your friend has severe chronic venous stasis, which means that the veins in the legs are not pushing the blood back to the heart normally, which causes swelling and edema, and in severe cases like your friend's, ulceration which can get infected. This is not easy to treat, but typically we would start with leg compression stockings, leg elevation as much as possible, exercise therapy, and medications that help the veins work such as hydroxyethylrutoside, Ecsin, or Daflon.
For the infection, he should get oral antibiotics, and he will need daily dressing and cleaning of the ulcers and skin.
In rare cases procedures can be done to the veins, so I do think he needs to see a vein specialist, and discuss what can be done.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Chronic venous stasis
Detailed Answer:
I did receive the pictures, thank you. It appears your friend has severe chronic venous stasis, which means that the veins in the legs are not pushing the blood back to the heart normally, which causes swelling and edema, and in severe cases like your friend's, ulceration which can get infected. This is not easy to treat, but typically we would start with leg compression stockings, leg elevation as much as possible, exercise therapy, and medications that help the veins work such as hydroxyethylrutoside, Ecsin, or Daflon.
For the infection, he should get oral antibiotics, and he will need daily dressing and cleaning of the ulcers and skin.
In rare cases procedures can be done to the veins, so I do think he needs to see a vein specialist, and discuss what can be done.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Chronic venous stasis
Detailed Answer:
I did receive the pictures, thank you. It appears your friend has severe chronic venous stasis, which means that the veins in the legs are not pushing the blood back to the heart normally, which causes swelling and edema, and in severe cases like your friend's, ulceration which can get infected. This is not easy to treat, but typically we would start with leg compression stockings, leg elevation as much as possible, exercise therapy, and medications that help the veins work such as hydroxyethylrutoside, Ecsin, or Daflon.
For the infection, he should get oral antibiotics, and he will need daily dressing and cleaning of the ulcers and skin.
In rare cases procedures can be done to the veins, so I do think he needs to see a vein specialist, and discuss what can be done.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Chronic venous stasis
Detailed Answer:
I did receive the pictures, thank you. It appears your friend has severe chronic venous stasis, which means that the veins in the legs are not pushing the blood back to the heart normally, which causes swelling and edema, and in severe cases like your friend's, ulceration which can get infected. This is not easy to treat, but typically we would start with leg compression stockings, leg elevation as much as possible, exercise therapy, and medications that help the veins work such as hydroxyethylrutoside, Ecsin, or Daflon.
For the infection, he should get oral antibiotics, and he will need daily dressing and cleaning of the ulcers and skin.
In rare cases procedures can be done to the veins, so I do think he needs to see a vein specialist, and discuss what can be done.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank u so much for letting me kno wats going on. At least now we have a name for it n I googled it n read wat it said. Thank u so much doctor. I m totally grateful n thankful to u
Thank u so much for letting me kno wats going on. At least now we have a name for it n I googled it n read wat it said. Thank u so much doctor. I m totally grateful n thankful to u
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with in the future, thank you for your question and take care.
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with in the future, thank you for your question and take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with in the future, thank you for your question and take care.
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with in the future, thank you for your question and take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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