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What Causes Red Inflammation In The Calves?
Hello,my 92 year old mother has red inflamed looking lower calves with Destortion of her skin texture,and a sore that opened up and she claims..Clear fluid(like water), poured out of it. She put save on it and it later scabbed up. Left leg,worse looking then her right ,left leg has the scan. Also,her left foot,tonenails are a dark brown color..Not white. Refuses to go to a doctor..For anything!.. Do you have any idea,what this is? And is the brown toenails, related to this infection?
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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Swelling in the feet and ankles can be a sign of infection. People with diabetic neuropathy or other nerve problems of the feet are at greater risk for foot infections. If you have diabetes, it is important to inspect feet daily for blisters and sores, because nerve damage can blunt the pain sensation and foot problems can progress quickly. If you notice a swollen foot or blister that appears to be infected, contact your doctor right away.
Wish you good health. Regards
Swelling in the feet and ankles can be a sign of infection. People with diabetic neuropathy or other nerve problems of the feet are at greater risk for foot infections. If you have diabetes, it is important to inspect feet daily for blisters and sores, because nerve damage can blunt the pain sensation and foot problems can progress quickly. If you notice a swollen foot or blister that appears to be infected, contact your doctor right away.
Wish you good health. Regards
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