Is the area red and hot as well as sollen? Wheter it is the result of an athelete's food, injury or underlying diabetes, any type of infection of the foot can allow bacteria into the tissues underneath the skin, resulting in cellulitis. In cellulitis the skin is very red and hot to the touch and the extent of the infection is clearly marked. Usually the lymph glands in the roin are swollen as antibodies to the infection are produced, but there will also be considerable swelling in teh affected leg.
Whilst varicose veins affect the surface or superficial veins of the legs, bang in the middle of the legs is a much more important system of veins where in certain circumstances slotting, or thrombosis, can occur. A clot in the deep veins is a serious condition.
Whilst varicose veins affect the surface or superficial veins of the legs, bang in the middle of the legs is a much more important system of veins where in certain circumstances slotting, or thrombosis, can occur. A clot in the deep veins is a serious condition.
