Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
180 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Swelling And Inflammation In The Lower Leg Be Treated?

I have been without knowing. Several tick bites on & around left lower leg,ankle region.Round bites scabs noted.Now have lower to mid calf developed bruising region.Center calf,now changed to,2 moderate areas of warm,raised,angry red,swollen,very tender regions on back of calf,getting worse every day.I take heavy dose of warning dally to TX severe femora vein,l permanent clot from rt tibial fibula knee to ankle only.Only 30% circulation lower Rt leg since 2002.I think ticks died and maybe infection in leg ?
posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Twitter Sat, 8 Sep 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 10 Sep 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

There is strong suspicious to be a condition as cellulitis of the lower limb.

It requires immediate attention with your PCP, hospital admission if severe clinically or home management if mild to moderate.

Currently keeping the leg elevated over 3-4 pillows with ice application will support nicely.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Swelling And Inflammation In The Lower Leg Be Treated?

Hi, There is strong suspicious to be a condition as cellulitis of the lower limb. It requires immediate attention with your PCP, hospital admission if severe clinically or home management if mild to moderate. Currently keeping the leg elevated over 3-4 pillows with ice application will support nicely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon