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Is Flight Journey Advisable When Diagnosed With Swelling And Purple Discoloration In The Ankle And Foot?
My cousin is here from England. Her ankle and foot are very swollen and warm to the touch. She has a purple/red area and has a few bites around it but I am concerned she is flying home on Saturday and could have a blood clot. Should we be alarmed and should she seek medical attention?
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Hi,
The way you have described - it could be cellulitis (infection of the skin). I would suggest a visit to the ER ASAP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The way you have described - it could be cellulitis (infection of the skin). I would suggest a visit to the ER ASAP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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