Suggest Treatment For Swollen Left Calf Along With Clear Fluid Leakage
Question: my left calf is swollen and is leaking some fluid on one side. The flhid appears colorless.,
Brief Answer:
indicates infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
calf swelling with fluid inside indicate infection which can be cellulitis.
I will advise clinical examination and further investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.
If required you may need x ray leg.
Another common possibility of skin disease which can be confirmed by clinical examination.
I will advise you to consult your doctor and get treatment immediately.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
indicates infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
calf swelling with fluid inside indicate infection which can be cellulitis.
I will advise clinical examination and further investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.
If required you may need x ray leg.
Another common possibility of skin disease which can be confirmed by clinical examination.
I will advise you to consult your doctor and get treatment immediately.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
at the present time, I have no PCP. I will locate one on my plan's network but it may take time to get an appointnent,. Should I go to an emergency room today or tomorrow or consult a ready med
Brief Answer:
explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Yes you can consult in emergency today or tomorrow.
Take care.
explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Yes you can consult in emergency today or tomorrow.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar