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60 year old male with Uncontrolled blood sugars with right lower limb cellulitis

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77Y M with swelling on the left leg

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A patient named aged 77 years came to opd Chief complaint :  swelling on left leg since 15 days, low grade fever since 15 days History of present illness  :  patient was apparently asymptomatic 15 days ago, then he developed swelling in his left leg           -which is insidious in onset,           - gradually progressive           -no relieving or aggravating factors Low grade fever since 15 days          - not associated with chills and rigors          -no cough and cold          - relieved on medication No shortness of breath No palpitations, chest pain History of trauma is present Past history :           Known case of hypertension since 8 years Not a known case of diabetes mellitus , epilepsy, thyroid Had cellulitis,necrotizing infection 6 years ago on left leg Had a accident with car 9 years ago,had a tibia implant 9 years ago, it was removed 5 years ago Personal history :            -mixed diet            -regular bowel and bladder movements            - adequate sleep