What Causes Swelling Of Feet And Ankles?
Brief Answer:
cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
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Your feet not only looks swollen but it is also red and inflammed, it is most likely to be cellulitis secondary to steroids.
Here is what you should do
1. Taper and stop steroids after consulting your physician
2. Cellulitis needs to be treated with antibiotics like amox with clavulunate thrice a day and clindamycin
3. Avoid strenuous physical activity until you are better
Please do not ignore this any further, meet your physician as soon as possible
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Thanks for uploading the photos,, I have seen them
Your feet not only looks swollen but it is also red and inflammed, it is most likely to be cellulitis secondary to steroids.
Here is what you should do
1. Taper and stop steroids after consulting your physician
2. Cellulitis needs to be treated with antibiotics like amox with clavulunate thrice a day and clindamycin
3. Avoid strenuous physical activity until you are better
Please do not ignore this any further, meet your physician as soon as possible
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar