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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles And Knee For A Diabetic

I am a diabetic, not on meds, but have started having some problems, my knee and ankles have started to swell and my feet feel like they are burning alot and now i am starting to feel a weakness in my left arm, it is not all the time, but it does get a little painful
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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The swollen ankles and knee for a diabetic patient with burning sensation indicate uncontrolled diabetes level. Associated condition of fluid retention with or without osteoarthritis has to be sorted out by basic lab tests, X-ray of the knee and clinical evaluation. Treatment consists of diabetes control and management of root cause

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles And Knee For A Diabetic

Hello, The swollen ankles and knee for a diabetic patient with burning sensation indicate uncontrolled diabetes level. Associated condition of fluid retention with or without osteoarthritis has to be sorted out by basic lab tests, X-ray of the knee and clinical evaluation. Treatment consists of diabetes control and management of root cause Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon