I have had a blood test, as my right foot is swollen on top, it goes a pinky colour like its inflamed, sometimes pain. they have called me back three weeks on for another blood test, what could it be
Q: can an allergy cause my foot to swell on top and go red
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2/ 3/09 4:28pm
it sure can, though you would probably have had contact with an irritant only on that part of your body. is the swelling covering a larger area than it was? is it hot to the touch? do you have a fever? have you injured your foot? have you been bitten by an insect? you may have an infection, first mark the area of your foot with a pen, if the swelling keeps going outside the line then see a doctor, if you believe it's an allergy take benadryl and the swelling is sure to go down, if it's an infection it won't.
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