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It starts with an "S"

Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by outofstate, Feb 11, 2009.

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  1. Feb 11, 2009 at 12:52 PM #1
    outofstate

    outofstate Full Access Member

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    My dad has something going on with his foot. Its red, swollen, peeling skin and its gone from his toes and is now above the ankles. He's gone to the doctor....he's on meds. He said it was some kind of infection. I guess the doctor stressed how serious it was and how if it hadn't been treated he could have faced losing his foot.

    I asked what it was called and all he says he can remember is "it starts with an S". A call to the doctors office wasn't any help because the "Typed paperwork won't be back in the office till tomorrow"????????? But the nurse thought it had something to do with blood flow. (not what dad said) :banghead:


    I'm just curious and wanted to read up on it asap. Anyone got any ideas what it could be? I'll post the answer tomorrow hopefully.


    (49erpi unless you have a realistic suggestion I would prefer you not respond......TIA)
     
  2. Feb 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM #2
    gottalaff

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    you sure it doesn't start with a 'ps-----'?
     
  3. Feb 11, 2009 at 1:46 PM #3
    jazzbluescat

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    It could be a strep virus, I think. Seems like I read somewhere it's not just the throat that gets strep.
     
  4. Feb 11, 2009 at 1:48 PM #4
    outofstate

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    He is 84.........you could be right. And yeah, I realize I'll find out tomorrow - I'm just curious.
     
  5. Feb 11, 2009 at 1:50 PM #5
    HollyB

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    Cellulitis?
     
  6. Feb 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM #6
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    trench foot/ jungle rot :two-cents:
     
  7. Feb 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM #7
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    The red flaking skin sounds like psoriasis, but I don't think psoriasis would cause someone to be in jeopardy of losing an appendage.
     
  8. Feb 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM #8
    yhatemetoo

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    • == Sa ==
    http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Saa-Sak - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sal-Sar - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sat-Say
    Saa-Sal

    Sam-Say

    Sc

    http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sca - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sch - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sci-Scl - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Sco-Scr
    Sca

    Sch

    http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Scha-Schn - http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-s#wp-Scho-Schw
    Scha-Schm

    Schn-Schw

    Sci-Scr

    Scu

     
  9. Feb 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM #9
    outofstate

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    Googled that one..........it might be.........thats a good one. (we'll find out tomorrow if you're the big winner - did I mention there might be a prize?)
     
  10. Feb 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM #10
    outofstate

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    that doesn't start with an s..........or even a S sound silly.
     
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