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<blockquote data-quote="Jenny15" data-source="post: 1799197" data-attributes="member: 196992"><p>That's great that he has your mum who can attend with him. I always like to have someone with me for important things like this. I think your mum and dad should be prepared for him to go to A&E before Thursday if anything gets worse. </p><p></p><p>I've had a lower leg wound and it can get worse very quickly. I don't know what specific things they should look out for but I'd have thought any fever would be a red flag, showing there is an infection which needs IV antibiotics in hospital to prevent sepsis. </p><p></p><p>I imagine he may not be able to feel pain in the area due to neuropathy. So that isn't much use as a possible warning sign. </p><p></p><p>I hope he is keeping the leg elevated as much as possible, as that will promote blood circulation, removing waste products and supplying oxygen and other good things. Leg elevation was key for my recovery. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure he is in good hands and anything that needs to be done will be done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jenny15, post: 1799197, member: 196992"] That's great that he has your mum who can attend with him. I always like to have someone with me for important things like this. I think your mum and dad should be prepared for him to go to A&E before Thursday if anything gets worse. I've had a lower leg wound and it can get worse very quickly. I don't know what specific things they should look out for but I'd have thought any fever would be a red flag, showing there is an infection which needs IV antibiotics in hospital to prevent sepsis. I imagine he may not be able to feel pain in the area due to neuropathy. So that isn't much use as a possible warning sign. I hope he is keeping the leg elevated as much as possible, as that will promote blood circulation, removing waste products and supplying oxygen and other good things. Leg elevation was key for my recovery. I'm sure he is in good hands and anything that needs to be done will be done. [/QUOTE]
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