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I am a diabetic, hypertion, ischaemic heart disease . 5 years back stenting done. rl 5 toe amputated. i walk a small distance right leg swelling.why?

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Dr. Robert Valins answered

Cellulitis/DVT: May have dvt/blood clot or infection if leg red. Possible venous insufficiency. Consult podiatrist.

Answered 12/12/2012

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With your medical : History, you are a high risk patient and hence this question should be posed to one of your treating doctors. Either your internist or vascular doctor. Do not delay a doctors visit.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 9/6/2013

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A member asked:

I am a diabetic, hypertion, ischaemic heart disease . 5 years back stenting done. rl 5 toe amputated. i walk a small distance right leg swelling.why?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Valins answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Newman agreed

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