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What Could Cause Swollen Leg Below Knee To Ankle With Reddish Skin While Being On Medication For High Cholesterol?

Hi, my father leg is swollen below the knee all the way down to his ankle. I have removed his socks and shoes and places his feet above his waist line. The swelling has yet to go down. The color of his skin is reddish in color. He does not recall hurting his leg. Male, 54 yrs of age, diabetic, had a stroke 10 yrs ago, current smoker, has high cholesterol but takes medication for it
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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hi your fathers leg is swollen below knee and is red in color.He is a known diabetic. In my opinion as a doctor your father might be suffering from a condition called cellulitis in which the skin is inflamed . I would suggest antibiotics ,Creppe bandage and limb elevation. If there is no improvement in 2-3 days , then take him to your local doctor .
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What Could Cause Swollen Leg Below Knee To Ankle With Reddish Skin While Being On Medication For High Cholesterol?

hi your fathers leg is swollen below knee and is red in color.He is a known diabetic. In my opinion as a doctor your father might be suffering from a condition called cellulitis in which the skin is inflamed . I would suggest antibiotics ,Creppe bandage and limb elevation. If there is no improvement in 2-3 days , then take him to your local doctor .