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Had Cellulitis, Have Lung Infection, UTI. Blood Work Showed High Creatinine And WBC. Taken Keflex, Septra And Cipro

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Posted on Mon, 9 Sep 2013
Question: I am a 36 yr old female. I had cellulitis a mth ago and now I have a lung inf uti, sweating with low temp, bloodwork Elevated creatinine and wbc. Doc said drink plenty of water. I have taken keflex, septra, and cipro and still have these inf. I feel horrible!!! BS....78. Should I go to er?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There seems to be MODS related to infection

Detailed Answer:
HiXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I think your symptoms are due to some infection present in your body. You are probably developing a serious condition called multiorgan dysfunction syndrome because your poor immunity due to recent cellulitis and poor health. The deranged urea and creatinine levels, raised Leucocyte counts, respiratory problem, UTI and a tired state all indicate to this possibility. Delaying in intervention may increase the chances of complications. You should go to ER as soon as possible and get yourself evaluated and investigated. You will probably need an inpatient treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics and supportive care in a monitored environment. I hope my advice will be helpful in informative for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (3 minutes later)
First pic before treatment, after tx
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Early evaluation and treatment advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome back.
the cellulitis has shown a good healing.
The current health problem is not localised like this and it is affecting many body systems, it may be due to infection somewhere else in the body like respiratory system or genito-urinary tract etc.
It needs investigations after evaluation by a XXXXXXX local physician.
Most likely you will need admission to hospital and broad spectrum antibiotics.
I hope my advice will guide you well.
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Had Cellulitis, Have Lung Infection, UTI. Blood Work Showed High Creatinine And WBC. Taken Keflex, Septra And Cipro

Brief Answer:
There seems to be MODS related to infection

Detailed Answer:
HiXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I think your symptoms are due to some infection present in your body. You are probably developing a serious condition called multiorgan dysfunction syndrome because your poor immunity due to recent cellulitis and poor health. The deranged urea and creatinine levels, raised Leucocyte counts, respiratory problem, UTI and a tired state all indicate to this possibility. Delaying in intervention may increase the chances of complications. You should go to ER as soon as possible and get yourself evaluated and investigated. You will probably need an inpatient treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics and supportive care in a monitored environment. I hope my advice will be helpful in informative for you.