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How To Treat Swelling Of Feet And Skin Discolouration Caused After Sun Burn?

My husband got sun burnt three days ago, the day after he was unable to walk on his feet. I got one side to go down but the other is still really swollen and now has these little blue spots under his skin, he has been keeping it up and could walk on it a little today. What else can I do? He has no fever, no dizziness or nausea. So I want him to see a doctor but he refuses. Can you tell me what I can about the swelling and is it bad enough to make him go to the emergency room?
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Hello,

Discoloration of the skin after sun burn can be treated by applying aloe vera based soothing ointments or Soframycin ointment. Do not touch or scratch. However, the blue spots on the skin can be due to accumulation of small blood spots or hemosiderin under the skin. This can be treated by applying a thick layer of ointment thrombophob in the area affected. It will help to reduce the clots and also the swelling.

He should keep the legs raised on a stool while sitting and on a pillow while on bed.

However, swelling of the feet /ankle can be due to medical conditions like venous insufficiency, varicose veins, water retention, OA, RA, gout, etc. You are suggested to get your husband examined clinically, get blood workouts & imaging tests, Urinalysis done so that the cause can be detected & treatment started at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physicianquestion.

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How To Treat Swelling Of Feet And Skin Discolouration Caused After Sun Burn?

Hello, Discoloration of the skin after sun burn can be treated by applying aloe vera based soothing ointments or Soframycin ointment. Do not touch or scratch. However, the blue spots on the skin can be due to accumulation of small blood spots or hemosiderin under the skin. This can be treated by applying a thick layer of ointment thrombophob in the area affected. It will help to reduce the clots and also the swelling. He should keep the legs raised on a stool while sitting and on a pillow while on bed. However, swelling of the feet /ankle can be due to medical conditions like venous insufficiency, varicose veins, water retention, OA, RA, gout, etc. You are suggested to get your husband examined clinically, get blood workouts & imaging tests, Urinalysis done so that the cause can be detected & treatment started at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physicianquestion.