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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles That Develops To The Knees For A 46-year-old
my husband suffers from swollen ankles, this then develops to the knee, with this he gets a lot of pain, the foot goes very red when not elevated and trying to walk and he get this head explosion of sweat with a soaked and dirty pillow, this happened after some stress to the feet such as too much walking as he plays golf, he is 46 and he is under the rheumatology dept as he had a blood clot a few years ago and they ut it down to arthritis but his symptoms are very much like an infection
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
The narrated features of swelling ankle spreading up to knee with difficulty in walking and pain indicate cellulitis from various contributing factors as:
- Bacterial or fungal infection of the sole part of lower limb
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Low immunity
- Unknown trauma
- Smoking as major risk factor
- Immobility
Treatment depends upon the cause and differs widely, however, I can guide salient features as:
- Foot elevation over 3 pillows
- Avoid leg dependent position for long period of times
- Avoid smoking if applicable
- Control of body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol
Consult your primary care at earliest before further damage to the limb and other systems of the body.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The narrated features of swelling ankle spreading up to knee with difficulty in walking and pain indicate cellulitis from various contributing factors as:
- Bacterial or fungal infection of the sole part of lower limb
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Low immunity
- Unknown trauma
- Smoking as major risk factor
- Immobility
Treatment depends upon the cause and differs widely, however, I can guide salient features as:
- Foot elevation over 3 pillows
- Avoid leg dependent position for long period of times
- Avoid smoking if applicable
- Control of body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol
Consult your primary care at earliest before further damage to the limb and other systems of the body.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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