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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Legs In A Diabetic
Question: I am a bad diabetic and now I am swelling in legs, neither regions. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Respected Kalin, hi many differential diagnosis possible,give more details
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX,
hi I evaluated your query,
* Patient with diabetes have variety of reasons for devlopment of swelling in
legs like cellulitis / renal involvement / other issues
& management plan is worked out accordingly to the condition.
* Kindly provide me with necessary following details to work out on your case :
1. diabetes since how long , under control , taking which medicines for it
2. history of injury / insect bite
3. redness , pain over swelling , fever , difficulty in walking , dilated veins over
exact location - neither regions means ? - both legs or single
4. duration of swelling with its progress fast or slow
5. mobility means bedridden or actively XXXXXXX
6. exercises if any
7. alcohol / smoking if any
8. any other condition apart from diabetes like heart disease / high BP
9. difficulty in urine / less urine output with swelling legs
10.swelling face
11.any reports available then attach as scanned copies
12.photograph of both legs (if not objectionable)
Kindly go through all questions & answer in details
I will revert immediately .
Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services.
Regards take care.
Respected Kalin, hi many differential diagnosis possible,give more details
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX,
hi I evaluated your query,
* Patient with diabetes have variety of reasons for devlopment of swelling in
legs like cellulitis / renal involvement / other issues
& management plan is worked out accordingly to the condition.
* Kindly provide me with necessary following details to work out on your case :
1. diabetes since how long , under control , taking which medicines for it
2. history of injury / insect bite
3. redness , pain over swelling , fever , difficulty in walking , dilated veins over
exact location - neither regions means ? - both legs or single
4. duration of swelling with its progress fast or slow
5. mobility means bedridden or actively XXXXXXX
6. exercises if any
7. alcohol / smoking if any
8. any other condition apart from diabetes like heart disease / high BP
9. difficulty in urine / less urine output with swelling legs
10.swelling face
11.any reports available then attach as scanned copies
12.photograph of both legs (if not objectionable)
Kindly go through all questions & answer in details
I will revert immediately .
Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services.
Regards take care.
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