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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump On Shin While Having Staph In Blood
I have a large lump on my right shin that has been an ongoing issue since feb or march. I have been through 2 rounds of prednisone and a round of Penicillen Vk. the lump is still there and painful. it covers 1/2- 3/4 of my shin and there was a biospy done 8/11 the site is still not healed. WBC is up. Dr says I have staph in my blood. but hasnt rechecked it since the atb. which kind of specialist should I see
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Hi,Welcome.
Based on the facts of your query,You need to check with your dermatologist and Surgeon if need be,as you were on medicines since Feb.
As the lump is painful,and still not healed,I suspect-Varicose Eczema with painful infected bumps,as you have 1/2 -3/4 th shin involved with it.
Treatment-
A second opinion from Surgeon , would fix the cause of your lump. and would treat it accordingly along with your dermatologist team.
Hope this reply would answer you query and would help you to take care of it.
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Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Based on the facts of your query,You need to check with your dermatologist and Surgeon if need be,as you were on medicines since Feb.
As the lump is painful,and still not healed,I suspect-Varicose Eczema with painful infected bumps,as you have 1/2 -3/4 th shin involved with it.
Treatment-
A second opinion from Surgeon , would fix the cause of your lump. and would treat it accordingly along with your dermatologist team.
Hope this reply would answer you query and would help you to take care of it.
Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME.
Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you.
Welcome with any other further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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