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What Causes Itching And Swelling On The Ankles And Legs?

I have itchy skin on my left foot, ankle and up the leg. It is red, swollen, and painful. The skin just peels. I have shooting needle like pain as well. I have already had veins checked and they are not the problem. I am desperate. All the topical meds, etc., create burning pain. Now there is oozing from the peeled skin areas. What is this and what can I do for it?
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

It looks like infection and this should be evaluated further. 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.
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What Causes Itching And Swelling On The Ankles And Legs?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. It looks like infection and this should be evaluated further. 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. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.