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Is It To Be Concerned About The Infection In The Ankle Joint?

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my name is deepraj naik,from goa india,age 23 years, height 173cm, weight 56kg. Dr. said their is infection in my ankle joint, i have a problem in my left foot from last 8 days, it looks like their is no sense in my foot.. it started from toe and reached upto my knee within 8 days. i really worry about this... i am waiting for your favourable reply...
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

If you are not feeling sense in the feet than it is the matter of concern.

I suggest you to visit the ER immediately.

Many a time infection causes anaerobic bacteria to grow on infection site which creates gas and further causes sensation impairment.

Such changes can lead to gas gangrene and requires a amputation. So as if you visit the hospital immediately than you can prevent it from spreading upwards.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Is It To Be Concerned About The Infection In The Ankle Joint?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. If you are not feeling sense in the feet than it is the matter of concern. I suggest you to visit the ER immediately. Many a time infection causes anaerobic bacteria to grow on infection site which creates gas and further causes sensation impairment. Such changes can lead to gas gangrene and requires a amputation. So as if you visit the hospital immediately than you can prevent it from spreading upwards. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.