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Suggest Remedy For Swelling,redness And Small Water Blisters On Calves

Hi. My 82 year old father is basically in good health. Unfortunately, over the last ten days he has been suffering from swelling, redness and small water blisters all over his calves, (slightly above his ankles to about two inches below his knees). His doctor prescribed him some water pills, which somewhat reduced the swelling. However, his calves are still very red with small water blisters which have recently started to itch. I would like to know what may be causing this problem and what type of specialist we should make an appointment with. I don t know much about medicine, but I m concerned about my father s condition. It seemed a bit strange to prescribe a water pill for a condition which is only affecting his calves. His hands and feet were not swollen.Thank you for your time,Sharon YYYY@YYYY
posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Hello dear,

feel sorry to hear your old age father got problems on legs.

i feel it can be bullous pemphigoid, a blistering disease affecting old age patients , and also below waist area, that itches too.

so in my opinion see a good dermatologist as early as possible as it can affect other body parts too , if that is bullous pemphigoid, and it requires oral steroids too.

Other thing it could be is diabetic bullae or contact irritant dermatitis , so find out if he has diabetes or have contact with irritant material.

Thank you, wishing quick recovery to your dad
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling,redness And Small Water Blisters On Calves

Hello dear, feel sorry to hear your old age father got problems on legs. i feel it can be bullous pemphigoid, a blistering disease affecting old age patients , and also below waist area, that itches too. so in my opinion see a good dermatologist as early as possible as it can affect other body parts too , if that is bullous pemphigoid, and it requires oral steroids too. Other thing it could be is diabetic bullae or contact irritant dermatitis , so find out if he has diabetes or have contact with irritant material. Thank you, wishing quick recovery to your dad