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I am an insulin dependent(humolog and lantus. A week ago I stubbed my big toe and the entire toe nail fell off(I didn't stub it very hard). Two days later my other big toe nail came completely off as I was trying to clip it. Three days ago both legs swelled to almost twice their normal size from knees to toes. I am not prone to edema am 5'7" and weigh 165. I generallly walk about 1/2 mile per day in 3 seperate walks. Please help me I am very frightened and can not get to the Dr. for another week Thanks
Submitted: 15 days and 14 hours ago.
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Dr Anil Kumar
15 days and 14 hours ago.
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Hello,
What is your age ?
Any relevant medical history of Hypertension , cardiac , kidney and liver problem?
Are you taking any medications, like blood pressure, birth control, or chronic use of NSAID medications (like advil)?
Any redness , soreness on affected toes ?
15 days and 14 hours ago.
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I am 55, have hypertention that is well contolled with lopresser, I also take gabapentin for neuropathy, both toes bled a lot but are now just very sore, swollen and oozing clear fluid slightly
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Hello,
As you describe there may be following possibilities in your case-
Kidney pathology due to diabetes
Lopressor induced fluid retention
Cellulitis
Localised infection
As such it is advised to undergo Renal Function test , 24 hour urine sample , Complete Blood Count , Blood sugar , blood pressure monitoring , EKG for further evalaution.
Pedal edema can be caused due to the loss of protein from the kidneys as well.
Apart from this blood clots in the legs as potential contributors to swelling should be ruled out .
As you have history of Diabetes , Hypertension and toe injury you need to be seen by a doctor ASAP .
You need an urgent medical attention .
As your toes are sore , swollen adn oozing fluid which are suggestive of infection and in diabetic patient urgent medical attention is required .
So i suggest you to consult your regular doctor or visit ER ASAP.
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