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A75 yr old man presented with Painful lesions and swelling over left leg

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A 75yr old patient , resident of Narketpally,  farmer by profession , presented to the casualty with complaints of painful lesions and swelling over left leg.  Date of Admission: 31/05/23 CHIEF COMPLAINTS  Painful lesions and swelling over left leg since 4 days .  HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4 days back . Then he applied zandu balm over left limb and developed swelling which was gradually progressive.  He had h/o fever since 4 days , not associated with chills and rigor  He had a h/o similar complaints 1 yr back followed by trauma .  HISTORY OF PAST ILLNESS   Not a K/c/o diabetes, hypertension, asthma , epilepsy tuberculosis , CAD No surgical history No history of Blood transfusions PERSONAL HISTORY Occupation: Farmer.  Patient is married . Patient takes mixed diet and has a normal appetite. Sleep : Regular  Bowel and bladder movements are normal. No known allergies .  Addictions - Alcohol : 90ml at night .                  Bedi  : 3 times daily. F