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Swelling of foot

2023-01-01 06:09:36
My dad has swelling in the lateral part of his foot for the past one day started mildly now has pain and swelling but be attached photo, no history of trauma / no fever / edema . The skin peel on the top is because of shoe bite . Not infected . No comorbidities. What could it be . Should anti inflammatory medicines be enough or does he need antibiotics ?
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Take medicine for 2-3 days.. visit doctor if there is no improvment.. foot elevation at night..

Answered2023-01-02 14:09:51

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Get an xray done with uric acid levels

Answered2023-01-01 11:47:44

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Should be cautious if he was a diabetic .. if ur history given is as it is, anti inflammatory drug will be enough as of now

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