What Causes Lower Leg Pain, Fever And Severe Chills?
A quick history from me, underwent radical robotic prostatectomy last March 2015. Post surgery test showed that the cancer was removed successfully no signs of any cancer cells in the margins of the removed prostate or in the lymph nodes that were removed. I have had three blood test, the last one two weeks ago, that all showed undetectable PSA. I feel good, I'm healthy,strong and eat good nutrition and exercise regularly, weights and cardio. I am 6'6" and weigh 225 pounds, my waist size is 35 1/2.
What could this possibly be a symptom of?
please see a doctor today
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
Your symptoms are very concerning for an infection in the right leg. Redness, swelling, pain and fever are all signs of inflammation and infection. You may have a cellulitis or an abscess that needs to be drained. In any case you need to see a doctor today. It may just be some inflammation from a tendon or muscle strain but with your symptoms it is simply just not safe to assume that. You really need to see a doctor right away to determine if there is infection. If there is infection you may need a procedure (eg. to drain an abscess) and you will definitely need antibiotics. If it is infection any delay will make things worse. Please see a doctor right away. Go to an urgent care or ER if you can not get in to see your own doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson