Suggest Treatment For Chills, Fever And Nausea
Question: I have venious stasis ulcers, and I just noticed that I have one on my good leg. Down at the ankle. I have been treating myself as I lost my car and can't get back to the wound clinic my question is how do I know if I am getting septic? The wound has some greenish drainage and does smell, also there is a lot of pain, I have had infections before but this is different. I have been getting the chills, fever at times and I just don't feel right. I have nausea and my whole body is aching.
Brief Answer:
?? Sounds like an infection already, please see doctor to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A greenish discharge, foul smelling wound, and fever are 3 common symptoms associated with an infection.
I would thus recommend a doctors visit for:
+Wound debridement
+Antibiotic coverage
+Pain management
+Sterile dressing
I hope you find my response helpful and can also gain access to the medical help you need at the earliest. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
?? Sounds like an infection already, please see doctor to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A greenish discharge, foul smelling wound, and fever are 3 common symptoms associated with an infection.
I would thus recommend a doctors visit for:
+Wound debridement
+Antibiotic coverage
+Pain management
+Sterile dressing
I hope you find my response helpful and can also gain access to the medical help you need at the earliest. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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