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Unable to bend leg
My mother, Rubina Malik, is 57 years old and has diabetes. She was enrolled in Practo’s Diabetes Reversal Program. Her blood sugar readings from yesterday were: Fasting/empty stomach: 123 mg/dL Post-dinner: 188 mg/dL She weighs around 54 kg and goes for a walk twice a day. She is currently experiencing a problem in her left thigh/leg. She feels a tightness in the thigh, and she is unable to bend the leg properly. She also feels as if the veins or nerves in that area are under extreme pressure and might burst. The sensation is quite uncomfortable. We consulted a local orthopedic specialist in Ratlam. The doctor gave her an injection, after which she felt some relief, and prescribed medicines. However, the problem has not completely resolved. A local physiotherapist told us that there is no proper treatment for this problem. Her diabetes doctor from Practo has now prescribed Winnaxon Plus injection. We want to understand what could be causing this problem and, most importantly, whether t
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Any history of fever? Using any other medication apart from diabetic medications?
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If you have swelling and redness of the limb, please get an ultrasound (USG) of the left thigh at the site of concern. Basic blood investigations are also recommended: * CBC * RFT * CUE Based on the examination and investigation results, further tests may be advised if required.
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Since she is diabetic and has limb swelling and redness, cellulitis and DVT both should be considered.
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Need to examine patient clinically
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needs detailed examination for infection/ inflammartory arthtis
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