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How Can Swelling And Inflammation In The Lower Leg Be Treated?
I have been without knowing. Several tick bites on & around left lower leg,ankle region.Round bites scabs noted.Now have lower to mid calf developed bruising region.Center calf,now changed to,2 moderate areas of warm,raised,angry red,swollen,very tender regions on back of calf,getting worse every day.I take heavy dose of warning dally to TX severe femora vein,l permanent clot from rt tibial fibula knee to ankle only.Only 30% circulation lower Rt leg since 2002.I think ticks died and maybe infection in leg ?
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
Hi,
There is strong suspicious to be a condition as cellulitis of the lower limb.
It requires immediate attention with your PCP, hospital admission if severe clinically or home management if mild to moderate.
Currently keeping the leg elevated over 3-4 pillows with ice application will support nicely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
There is strong suspicious to be a condition as cellulitis of the lower limb.
It requires immediate attention with your PCP, hospital admission if severe clinically or home management if mild to moderate.
Currently keeping the leg elevated over 3-4 pillows with ice application will support nicely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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