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my father had shortness of breathe lastnight but his big ...

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my father had shortness of breathe lastnight but his big toes bothered him. His big toes are swollen and very sore to touch, any idea what might be the problem?

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May 21 10:42 AM (8 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
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Is your Father a diabetic?

It may be cellulitis and it is important that he be seen by his doctor.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-foot-care/DA00053


Along with the shortness of breath, is he experiecing chest pain?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptom-checker/DS00671/SYMPTOM=308FDBB7%2D2A5D%2D9994%2DED771D8E406680C0&TAB=Shortness%2520of%2520breath






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May 21 1:12 PM (2 hours and 29 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
Reply to Deborah's Post: Yes he is Diabetic since November of 05'. He has been extremely faithful in taking his pills for it until a couple days ago, the house came down wiht the flu and he was afraid to take them and have them come back up. He has taken it today though (5/21) along with his heart meds.

When he had the shortness of breath lastnight he was not experiencing chest pains at all, that has since subsided.

He does not have any open sores on his feet or legs.
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