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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Foot, Toes And Ankle
Hi, My husband has had his left foot, toes, and ankle swollen for 10 days. It doesn t hurt. We went to the ER and they checked for blood clot and fracture. Both were negative. They told us because it was only one foot it wasn t his water retention as he was taking his water pill. It doesn t hurt to touch. It slightly goes down with ice and elevation. We ve tried ibuprofen, ice, elevation, soaking in epsom salt all with little improvement. Tonight we inspected it and found yellow spots with red on the bottom of his foot under his toes. What should we do?
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Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, there is a high possibility of infection in this case, as already vascular and traumatic causes have been ruled out, screen for infection, and provide appropriate treatment and see the results
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, there is a high possibility of infection in this case, as already vascular and traumatic causes have been ruled out, screen for infection, and provide appropriate treatment and see the results
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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