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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Left Leg And Arm Of A Diabetic
My brother is 65. Had a stent in 2002. Diabetic, on insulin. Overweight, had to have part of his foot removed due to diabetes. Has swelling in left leg and arm. Did a stress test today and shows he has 22% , enlarged heart. . Planning to have an angiogram tomorrow. How dangerous is this test and what will they be able to find by doing the test ?
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
Consult a physician and evaluated.
We have to rule out possible causes like cellulitis and DVT.
An ultrasound Doppler is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and evaluated.
We have to rule out possible causes like cellulitis and DVT.
An ultrasound Doppler is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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