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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Left Leg
Swelling in left leg following fever. Live in non English speaking country but had suspected cellulitus/blood clot in December 2013. Surgeon operated at inside knee and had 5 days iv antibiotics (2nd course in 3 months iv and uncountable oral courses) still unsure of why he operated as unable to read medical notes. Now same leg is swollen and was covered in red blotches although this is getting better 48 hours after starting amoxys. No hospital close right now but have access to many types of antibiotics. Please help!
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Hi there.
It is possible you have cellulitis which may not have resolved with the treatment. Keep your left leg elevated and apply cold compress to the warm and hot areas. You may need larger doses of Penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotics as advised by your Doctor.
It is possible you have cellulitis which may not have resolved with the treatment. Keep your left leg elevated and apply cold compress to the warm and hot areas. You may need larger doses of Penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotics as advised by your Doctor.
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