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Do ankle infection mean you will lose leg?
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Ankle Infection: If you are not a poorly controlled diabetic, then I would not expect your leg to be at risk due to an ankle infection. Are you under the care of a physician? If not, and especially if you are concerned enough to question whether you could lose your leg, I recommend you consider being checked by a doctor.
Answered 5/26/2014
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No. The antibiotics.: The antibiotics take care of almost all infections, so I do not see why you need to worry about losing your leg due to infection. Your treating doctor can guide you and assure you better if you ask them this question.
Answered 3/22/2020
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IT DEPENDS: It depends upon many things, especially if you are diabetic with circulation problems. If treated aggressively and appropriately, you should be ok. Dr. Latva
Answered 5/26/2016
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