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What Do Red, Warm, Tender Lower Part Of Legs After Walking Suggest?

I am 55 year old female and am in good physical condition. I started a job that requires walking 10 miles in a 6 hour shift. The lower part of my leg, about 4 inches below the knee , is red, warm, tender to the touch and looks like a rash. This is present on both legs. It stops about 2 inches above the ankles.
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Hi,
warm red and tender legs can be caused by variety of conditions such as cellulitis, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, arthritis, and any blood clot in the veins causing DVT. Without an opportunity to physicially examine you and investigating, I will not be able to arrive at a concrete diagnosis. We need diagnostic tests such as - complete hemogram, kidney function tests, blood electrolyte levels, ECG and stress ECHO, venous Doppler of the legs and urine tests to help us identify the cause.

Since you saw a doctor recently, may I know if any of those tests were ordered. If yes, can I know the results.

Treatment is mainly depend upon the underlying cause. Until them, please continue using diuretic as recommended. Keep the limb elevated above the ground and avoid physical exertion / bearing weight. You can also consider using tab serratiopeptidase. It can be helpful. Check with your doctor as it requires a prescription.

Hope this helped. Feel free to ask if any query further.

Wishing you good health.
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What Do Red, Warm, Tender Lower Part Of Legs After Walking Suggest?

Hi, warm red and tender legs can be caused by variety of conditions such as cellulitis, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, arthritis, and any blood clot in the veins causing DVT. Without an opportunity to physicially examine you and investigating, I will not be able to arrive at a concrete diagnosis. We need diagnostic tests such as - complete hemogram, kidney function tests, blood electrolyte levels, ECG and stress ECHO, venous Doppler of the legs and urine tests to help us identify the cause. Since you saw a doctor recently, may I know if any of those tests were ordered. If yes, can I know the results. Treatment is mainly depend upon the underlying cause. Until them, please continue using diuretic as recommended. Keep the limb elevated above the ground and avoid physical exertion / bearing weight. You can also consider using tab serratiopeptidase. It can be helpful. Check with your doctor as it requires a prescription. Hope this helped. Feel free to ask if any query further. Wishing you good health.