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How Can Swelling In The Foot Due To An Infection Be Treated?
I have a swollen foot clear to my knee. It is red on the top and side of my foot. The Doctor said I have an infection within my foot. The Doctor gave me a strong antibiotic and it is not getting better. It now has been 10 days and I still see hardly any results. I am very concerned because I am a diabetic.
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hello,
Most probably you are having an infection or something called an abscess.
It has to be drained to remove the pus and debris. Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anesthesia.
Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Most probably you are having an infection or something called an abscess.
It has to be drained to remove the pus and debris. Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anesthesia.
Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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