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What Causes Swelling And Discoloration Of Foot, Ankle And Calf?
Hello, My fiances left foot, ankle and calf are severely swollen with discoloration. Red to deep purple. The skin on that leg also has a scaly patch on it about 3 inches around. He has had a bad toenail fungus for years that we have been unable to clear up. Diabetes also runs in his family. I want him to go to the emergency room tonight, he wants to wait until the morning. (We are working out of town) The right foot and leg are also swollen and discolored but not nearly as bad. He wanted me to ask what these symptoms may mean. Thank you, Sarah
Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic Regarding your fiance discoloration and swollen foot ankle and leg at both sides I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis Cellulitis Diabetes Peripheral vascular disease Myositis Renal failure In view of this please let him do the following test Blood culture Doppler scan of both legs Fasting blood sugar Renal function test Meanwhile please see the physician with the result and for further expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps
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What Causes Swelling And Discoloration Of Foot, Ankle And Calf?
Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic Regarding your fiance discoloration and swollen foot ankle and leg at both sides I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis Cellulitis Diabetes Peripheral vascular disease Myositis Renal failure In view of this please let him do the following test Blood culture Doppler scan of both legs Fasting blood sugar Renal function test Meanwhile please see the physician with the result and for further expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps