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How Can Indentation In Calves Of A Diabetes Patient Be Treated?
I m a caregiver for a 69 year old woman who is waking up with large indentations in both of her calves. About the size of an orange. she has diabetes and congestive heart failure. I will take her to her Dr., however this could take a few days. What is this?
Tue, 13 May 2014
Dear madam i can understand your concern.
this kind of indentations might be due to infection.infections in diabetes should be treated as early as possible.
to avoid amputations
i suggest you to seek medical advice as quickly as possible
regards
Dr vamsi krishna
this kind of indentations might be due to infection.infections in diabetes should be treated as early as possible.
to avoid amputations
i suggest you to seek medical advice as quickly as possible
regards
Dr vamsi krishna
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