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Right Leg Is Warm And There Are No Cuts Or
Question: right leg is warm and there are no cuts or bruises
Brief Answer:
possible erysipelas or cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
If there is just a warm leg, without swelling, redness, fever, pain or bruises then this may not be any disorder. It may occur if there is better circulation in one leg when compared to other.
However, if there are above mentioned symptoms then it may indicate erysipelas or cellulitis which is a subcutaneous infection that required antibiotics.
I suggest to do lab and Doppler ultrasound scan to rule these diagnoses out.
Till then, please keep the leg elevated, apply cold compresses and rest.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
possible erysipelas or cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
If there is just a warm leg, without swelling, redness, fever, pain or bruises then this may not be any disorder. It may occur if there is better circulation in one leg when compared to other.
However, if there are above mentioned symptoms then it may indicate erysipelas or cellulitis which is a subcutaneous infection that required antibiotics.
I suggest to do lab and Doppler ultrasound scan to rule these diagnoses out.
Till then, please keep the leg elevated, apply cold compresses and rest.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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