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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Swelling In Leg

Hi I am a female who is 32 and I weigh about 250lbs. and am 5'9". I am also HIV+ and have hepatitis C I have a low grade fever, about 100.6 degrees F, and my right leg is swollen and red, it is also warm to the touch and very painful. There are some splotches that are red and purple. It started a couple of days ago when I stayed up all night writing a paper and now I have another one due tomorrow and I am trying to write it but my leg and fever are getting worse as I sit here. The swelling has gone down and come back over the last couple of days, seeming to go down when I elevate it and come back as soon as I stop.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Dear patient!
Welcome to HCM and thank you for sharing your concerns with us!

Since you are HIV+ and Hep C in the same time, you are at higher risks to be affected by infections because the immunity is low. You have temperature swollen red, warm and painful leg, which makes me thing about cellulitis, an infection of soft tissues under the skin. It requires the use of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs to be treated. Contact with your primary care doctor to see your medical issue and do a more detailed consultation.

I wish all the best for you and hope this answer was helpful.
Best Regards!
Dr Eriol.
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Swelling In Leg

Dear patient! Welcome to HCM and thank you for sharing your concerns with us! Since you are HIV+ and Hep C in the same time, you are at higher risks to be affected by infections because the immunity is low. You have temperature swollen red, warm and painful leg, which makes me thing about cellulitis, an infection of soft tissues under the skin. It requires the use of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs to be treated. Contact with your primary care doctor to see your medical issue and do a more detailed consultation. I wish all the best for you and hope this answer was helpful. Best Regards! Dr Eriol.