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Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain And Ankle Swelling Caused By Bacterial Flora Infection

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: I am a type 1 diabetic. recovering from a bacteria floria (sp?) infection after surgery on my lft hand. my knees hurt and my ankles swelled like memory foam?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
yes.
diabetes makes it difficult to treat infections.
and infections spread fast.
I am hoping sugars are well controlled.

infection produces toxins that spread to the bones and joints.
Therefore, swelling and pain.

You will need to get a culture done .
Start antibiotic according to the reports.
keep sugars under control..

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain And Ankle Swelling Caused By Bacterial Flora Infection

Brief Answer: Suggestions Detailed Answer: yes. diabetes makes it difficult to treat infections. and infections spread fast. I am hoping sugars are well controlled. infection produces toxins that spread to the bones and joints. Therefore, swelling and pain. You will need to get a culture done . Start antibiotic according to the reports. keep sugars under control.. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.