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Red, Itchy Rash On Ankle, Swollen Ankle, Sore To Touch. Applied Benadryl Cream. Have Heart Problem. Should We Go To Doctor?
A rash has appeared on my 94 year old husband's ankle. Red - itchy, and his ankle has swollen. It is sore to the touch and has been bothering him for about 2 weeks. He does not have diabetes, but does have a heart problem. He has put Benadryl cream and that has relieved the itching somewhat. Should we go to the Dr.?
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
Furuncle is nearby diagnosis. But as u say that he is 94 yr old his cardiac function compromised at this age .Consult physician for the same .U can starts moxclav 625 oral antibiotic twice daily for 5 days .Apply fucidin cream twice daily .If he have pain than u add painkiller on SOS basis.If still the complaint persist than consult dermatologist.
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