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What Causes Swelling And Redness On Lower Legs?

I have swelling and redness on just the bottom part of my legs sometimes it is hot to the touch. It looks like cellulits but its only in the front of my legs, I am also a diabetic but I am currently taking clindamycin. the spots just recently over the last day or so just started itching is their anything I can put on it to keep it from itching
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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After going through your query I concluded that you may be having cellulitis or varicose veins. You are already taking antibiotics. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain. You are concerned about its itching. For itching local application is unlikely to be useful. You can take cetrizine for relief of itching. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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What Causes Swelling And Redness On Lower Legs?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having cellulitis or varicose veins. You are already taking antibiotics. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain. You are concerned about its itching. For itching local application is unlikely to be useful. You can take cetrizine for relief of itching. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.