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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Foot When Having Less Kidney Function

My mom has 14%kidny function. Recently fell and hurt her foot. All swollen. No major pain. Looks more like a cellulitis. Nurse says even though keflx for uti. It will cover my worry of blood clot in foot. Plus should I be concerned that keflex not good for low renal function
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Compromised kidney functions can lead to swelling around the ankle joints.
cellulitis is infection of the subcutaneous tissues.
Cellulitis is usually characterised by pain and systemic symptoms of fever and malaise.
If there is no pain associated, the likelihood of cellulitis is rare.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is characterised by burning urination, increased frequency of urination etc.
If any urinary symptoms are experienced, then you are probably suffering from UTI.
In that case urine examination is required.
However, UTI will not lead to swelling around the ankles.
Stay in contact with your treating doctor for further work up.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Foot When Having Less Kidney Function

Hello and welcome to HCM, Compromised kidney functions can lead to swelling around the ankle joints. cellulitis is infection of the subcutaneous tissues. Cellulitis is usually characterised by pain and systemic symptoms of fever and malaise. If there is no pain associated, the likelihood of cellulitis is rare. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is characterised by burning urination, increased frequency of urination etc. If any urinary symptoms are experienced, then you are probably suffering from UTI. In that case urine examination is required. However, UTI will not lead to swelling around the ankles. Stay in contact with your treating doctor for further work up. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri