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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis In Leg
I am 57 yrs old. I have had cellulitis 4-5 times in each leg. Early symptoms include high fever, nausa, and at times I develop a dry cough. I have had ultra sounds in both legs to rule out clots each time. I had venus reflux in one leg and had laser surgry to correct the problem, this was done in april of this year, I just developed cellulitis again in the same leg I had the treatment in. They want to send me to a infectious diease specialist??? what next?????
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are diagnosed to have cellulitis of the leg, which is a bacterial infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia.
It is swollen, red and the surface shows crusting. Minor trauma or cracks/breaks in the skin provide a portal of entry for the bacteria.
Stasis dermatitis predisposes to infection. If i was your treating doctor i would have advised an oral antibiotic for a week (preferable penicillin group e.g Amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid, 375 mg thrice daily for a week).
A topical antibacterial like 2% mupirocin can be applied at the site of blisters. An OTC painkiller like ibuprofen twice or thrice would help you with the pain.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As you are diagnosed to have cellulitis of the leg, which is a bacterial infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia.
It is swollen, red and the surface shows crusting. Minor trauma or cracks/breaks in the skin provide a portal of entry for the bacteria.
Stasis dermatitis predisposes to infection. If i was your treating doctor i would have advised an oral antibiotic for a week (preferable penicillin group e.g Amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid, 375 mg thrice daily for a week).
A topical antibacterial like 2% mupirocin can be applied at the site of blisters. An OTC painkiller like ibuprofen twice or thrice would help you with the pain.
Thank you.
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