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Suggest Remedies For Tightness In Lower Leg And Swollen Toes
Ii have had calf muscle issues since august 18. Massage therapy worked. Pain in heel n back of leg hard to walk. Last two days hot in front of leg red and lower leg very tight and very swollen down to foot n toes. Been stretching to help work out muscles. Should I stop.?
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
If you have redness and swelling on the foot it is important to see a doctor and rule out cellulitis which is an infection. In this case, antibiotics are needed. Meanwhile, what will help reduce the swelling is if you keep the affected leg up. Stretching will not improve the infection or swelling.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
If you have redness and swelling on the foot it is important to see a doctor and rule out cellulitis which is an infection. In this case, antibiotics are needed. Meanwhile, what will help reduce the swelling is if you keep the affected leg up. Stretching will not improve the infection or swelling.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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