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Leg swelling
My son leg is swelling. It has become red now. I have consulted my pediatrician in shapur nagar.he doesn't know anything. I understood And I have done x ray also. Everything is normal. Any one could you please suggest me what should I do. I don't understand it for last two days.
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It sees that your son has developed some infection in the foot.
He will need broad spectrum antibiotic.
Kindly consult a paediatrician for proper dose and investigations.
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This is infection
Needs antibiotics and hospital care
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
The swelling may be associated with local inflammation due to cellulitis.
Did he had any injury or jerl over that foot . Is he having fever. Is there local rise of temperature as well over the foot
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You should start with ice fomentation, keep the limb elevated over pillow, start antibiotics with analgesics, anti-inflammatory medicines.. Also, get some blood tests done like CBC, ESR, CRP.. I will suggest you to visit nearby hospital for proper workup and management..
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