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Need Medication For Swelling Of Left Leg & Ankle
my left leg and ankle are swollen for eight weeks i saw my doctor eight weeks ago he sent me for an ultra sound the results 2 days later said that i do not have any blood clots i called my doctor and asked him then why do i still have the swelling he told me he does not know i am 60 years old with diabetes overweight please please HELP ME
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Please remember diabetes is a metabolic disorder,chances of hyperglycemia r very common, pl get your uric acid levels checked...that may be the problem
Conversely you might consider checking your renal function.... Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause, pl consult a diabetologist or a nephrologist for the same
Hope this helps
Conversely you might consider checking your renal function.... Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause, pl consult a diabetologist or a nephrologist for the same
Hope this helps
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