25th August 2006
Tryin2live,
Leg swelling with ulceration in diabetes is an emergency of the highest order. Get him to an emergency room because the outcome of the situation, if unattended, is loss of a leg.
Leg swelling by itself can be a sign of cardiomyopathy, or heart failure.
He REALLY needs to see a doctor.
If he is on any calcium channel blockers like Norvasc (amlodipine), diltiazem, nifedipine or verapamil, they can ALL readily cause swelling of the legs and ankles.
Leg swelling with ulceration in diabetes is an emergency of the highest order. Get him to an emergency room because the outcome of the situation, if unattended, is loss of a leg.
Leg swelling by itself can be a sign of cardiomyopathy, or heart failure.
He REALLY needs to see a doctor.
If he is on any calcium channel blockers like Norvasc (amlodipine), diltiazem, nifedipine or verapamil, they can ALL readily cause swelling of the legs and ankles.