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Question: I am not quite sure how to relate this, but in recent weeks, my right calf has had tightness, an occasional "charlie horse" at night, and now in the last couple of days a tender, painful spot in the lower calf and ankle swelling. I am even feeling tightness up into my thigh. I have not changed any activity routines lately, so it should not be activity related. While I was at Publix today, I checked my blood pressure on a higi machine and it said 155/86, but am not sure how accurate those machines are. I don't have a history of high blood pressure, etc.
Brief Answer:
It could be Cellulitis of the lower limb.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ad per your description, it looks like infection and inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissue(Cellulitis )of lower limb.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin 300mg twice daily along with anti inflammatory tablet twice daily to my patients with similar complaints.
Ultrasound of the lower limb will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be Cellulitis of the lower limb.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ad per your description, it looks like infection and inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissue(Cellulitis )of lower limb.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin 300mg twice daily along with anti inflammatory tablet twice daily to my patients with similar complaints.
Ultrasound of the lower limb will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
From any definition of cellulitis online, i don't see a similarity. I will see a doctor.
Brief Answer:
It may be due to collection of pus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The tender spot could be due to collection of pus and associated inflammation.
The swelling in the ankle us due to spread if infection subcutaneously leading to Cellulitis.
Please come back after doctor's consultation.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
It may be due to collection of pus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The tender spot could be due to collection of pus and associated inflammation.
The swelling in the ankle us due to spread if infection subcutaneously leading to Cellulitis.
Please come back after doctor's consultation.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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