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Pedal oedema
Its been a week since i got this inflammation in my feet on upper area ( attaching picture of leg ). Tried placing ice pack on the swelled area but no use . Currently on medication ( augmentin , chymoral forte, limcee , zerodol , pan 40 ). Dr examined ante explained there might be chance of skin infection also suggested to take an xray ( attached to this ) and told there is no infection spread to the bone. I don't have diabetes but HbA1c levels are 140 mg/dL .uric acid serum reports are also normal. Since its been a week after course completion of medication swelling hasn't been recovered. When walked for 10 to 15 mins swelling arising and with use of cold pack little of the swelling is lost . There was pain at the site of 2 nd toe now its gone . No pain as of now on its own but when pressed little bit of pain is felt . The site of swelling is  a little hot when compared to the other leg . Kindly suggest what measures has to be taken now . And what to do now to recover ?
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i want to rule out venous insufficiency ,hba1c what you quoted seems to be incorrect
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i would suggest to get a venous doppler of both legs
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avoid excessive salt/water intake temporarily
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Are you having redness over that area ? Any crack heels? Any itching in interdigital areas?
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As you have started those medicines, continue them full course To apply crepe bandage also Check renal function tests
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