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What Causes A Painful Sore On The Calf?

My friend gets & has one now. A very painful leg allure just above her ankle it is red and has a round open sore in middle of redness. She has had others in the pass they burn pain a little bit of swelling but not a lot. To me it looks like it is coming from the inside out. What is it what can she use on it. She don t believe much in going to Dr s. Should she be taking Meds or is there she can put on it Thanks Phyllis.
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Hello,

Since your friend is having such open sores recurrently she should visit ER & get physically examined. She needs to get CBC & blood sugar(R) done.

She may need the inflamed wound to get cleaned or dressed, may be it needs to get drained. She may need some pain killers & antibiotics to help the swelling & pain to subside. She can take Naproxen, one sos when pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Painful Sore On The Calf?

Hello, Since your friend is having such open sores recurrently she should visit ER & get physically examined. She needs to get CBC & blood sugar(R) done. She may need the inflamed wound to get cleaned or dressed, may be it needs to get drained. She may need some pain killers & antibiotics to help the swelling & pain to subside. She can take Naproxen, one sos when pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician