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Suggest Treatment For The Infection In Calf
bypass surgery 1991, hip replacement 2003, have diabetes, pacemaker and defib 1999,now infection in right calf 1-2011, oral antibotics for 10 days after 2 dys intraveinous. swelling measuresd 19". dr advised raising leg above heart now, measures 17 1/2" seems stuck, skin very delicate what will be normal. next dr visit within 10 days
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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I read your history and can understand your concern.
dont worry, continue your antibiotic and complete the course. and go for followup with your doctor
thank you
take care
welcome to HCM
I read your history and can understand your concern.
dont worry, continue your antibiotic and complete the course. and go for followup with your doctor
thank you
take care
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