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Swelling In Left Foot. Taking Metformin, Sitigliptin. History Of Type 2 Diabetes. Treatment?
Hello - I am a 55 year old Type 2 diabetic.Whilst I have had mild neropathy in my feet prior to Xmas -since Easter my left foot in particular is painful and swollen and the pain to both feet is noticebaly worse. I have it checked out for DVT and Charcot syndrome -but nothing.I take Metformin and Sitigliptin as well as Tildeum(Ditzem) and Peryndopryl. Can you help
Fri, 27 Jul 2012
hi,
thanks for choosing hcm
what is your weight by the way?
if you are obese and continue to put on weight,it simply causes your bones in the foot to facture in the line of weight bearing ...............causing pain,swelling,deformities etc
take proper footcare
reduce weight
your condition may improve
feel free to contact me for further queries
thank you
thanks for choosing hcm
what is your weight by the way?
if you are obese and continue to put on weight,it simply causes your bones in the foot to facture in the line of weight bearing ...............causing pain,swelling,deformities etc
take proper footcare
reduce weight
your condition may improve
feel free to contact me for further queries
thank you
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