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Swelling in leg with red rashes
My husband is 31 years old suddenly he got fever and his leg got swollen with red rashes and he had pain in leg. What will be the reason? Can you suggest any medicine? Do we need to take any test? Please advice.
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He is suffering from cellulitis which is infection of the subcutaneous tissues
Is he diabetes
Is he taking any treatment.
Next Steps
he need to get treated immediately.
cellulitis can spread and cause problems.
he shuld be started on antibiotics.
Health Tips
use mositerizer
keep away from heat.
keep leg elevated.
u can do direct online consulation with me so I can suggest you further treatment.
tc
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This is a bacterial infection following scratching on the long standing dark patch of eczema at the ankle. He will need oral antibiotics and further investigations.
Next Steps
Do not neglect it. Please consult online or see a local dermatologist
Health Tips
Keep the leg elevated.
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