Swelling in leg post flu

2025-03-30 05:55:19
Hello My mom is having severe pain and also it's swollen she had got infected with flu and now is all well post medication but she is unable to walk she is also diabetic Should we go see a doctor, if so which doctor should we consult I'm worried as she has diabetes too. Thank you in advance for the help:)
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Hello,  Swelling and severe pain in the leg after recovering from the flu, especially in a diabetic patient, can be concerning. Possible causes include:  - **Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)** – a blood clot that requires urgent attention.  - **Cellulitis or infection** – which can worsen quickly in diabetics.  - **Lymphatic or inflammatory response** post-viral illness.  Given your mother’s **diabetes**, delayed treatment could lead to complications like poor wound healing or systemic infection. She needs **immediate evaluation**, including a physical exam and possibly imaging (like Doppler ultrasound) or blood tests.  I strongly advise:  1. **Consulting a physician or diabetologist** promptly.  2. **Avoiding self-medication** (e.g., painkillers that may mask symptoms).  3. **Elevating the leg** and monitoring for redness/warmth.  For a detailed assessment, please connect with me via WhatsApp at **eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two**. Let’s ensure timely care for your mother’s condition. 

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Do consult. Needs to be evaluated. Do Consult. Zerodol sp when in pain.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need more history. Kindly consult for further evaluation

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