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Is Clindamycin Effective At Treating Soreness And Swelling In Infected Legs?
Question: I have a infection in my leg . Now my leg is sore and swollen. They removed my hip after the infection contaminated my hip. I had a total hip replacement and 2 revision so far. Right now I'm on bactrim . Can i take clindamycin also? How do i. make the swelling go down.?
Brief Answer:
Icing and topical nsaid application
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
How long ago was latest procedure? Did the swelling subside after the first procedure?
If you are sure that the swelling is because of infection followed revisions, clindamycin can help.
Before procuring clindamycin you can try icing, elevation, compression, and NSAIDS Like Ibuprofen for two days.
Sometimes procedures cause blocking of efferent channels esp lymph and veins.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician
Icing and topical nsaid application
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
How long ago was latest procedure? Did the swelling subside after the first procedure?
If you are sure that the swelling is because of infection followed revisions, clindamycin can help.
Before procuring clindamycin you can try icing, elevation, compression, and NSAIDS Like Ibuprofen for two days.
Sometimes procedures cause blocking of efferent channels esp lymph and veins.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician
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