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Mums legs are red hard and swollen from below her knee to her toes got told an infection but not going and very painfull mum is nearly 80?
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Get her to a doctor: Mum will need exam to determine if fluid reducing drug such as Lasix (furosemide) and support hose necessary. Antibiotic also if she is not on one.
Answered 3/22/2020
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