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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In One Leg, Pain In Lower Back And Legs
Good Evening !!! I had a back fusion last Aug 12 th 2015.I still have lower back pain and now im getting pain in both legs and swelling in one leg and foot ..about 3 or 4 mos ago the doc that did the surgrey said there was nothing ele he could do for me ..cos im on blood thinner and couldnt have that tense thingie put in .I take pain pills they used to help but not any more been on them to long ..what can be done to get me out of this bad pain i am having wish i had never had that back fusion before i did at least i could take the pain now i cant ..thanks and have a great day
Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Hi,
Well, there are several possible causes. This may be a beginning of leg cellulitis which is inflammation of subcutaneous tissues and may develop into diabetic foot or even diabetic gangrene so any swelling, redness or pain in legs in someone who has diabetes should be evaluated by medical professionals since antibiotics may have to be started as soon as possible to prevent spreading of infection.
He should do at least basic blood tests and blood sugar to see if there is significant infection or not. Other causes include deep vein thrombosis or lymph edema and these should be checked with an ultrasound exam.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein
Well, there are several possible causes. This may be a beginning of leg cellulitis which is inflammation of subcutaneous tissues and may develop into diabetic foot or even diabetic gangrene so any swelling, redness or pain in legs in someone who has diabetes should be evaluated by medical professionals since antibiotics may have to be started as soon as possible to prevent spreading of infection.
He should do at least basic blood tests and blood sugar to see if there is significant infection or not. Other causes include deep vein thrombosis or lymph edema and these should be checked with an ultrasound exam.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein
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