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Question: I have been diagnosed with a staph infection and cellulitis on my lower right leg, I've now been on an oral and topical antibiotic for about 48 hours and keeping the affected area covered. I have developed some bruising around the "pimples" is this normal? What should the healing process look like?
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infection that you have. To be of most help, I will like to review an image of this leg so as to provide a personalized and helpful response. Ibuprofen is often not advised in cellulitis and if this was not prescribed by your doctor, I will suggest that stop this. How severe is your pain? I will like to know.
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Kindly upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this infection that you have. To be of most help, I will like to review an image of this leg so as to provide a personalized and helpful response. Ibuprofen is often not advised in cellulitis and if this was not prescribed by your doctor, I will suggest that stop this. How severe is your pain? I will like to know.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The ibuprofen was prescribed, my pain level hasn't increased nor decreased, I'd say it's about a 5. (I have endometriosis so nothing really compares to that pain Haha)
Brief Answer:
This is normal for cellulitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this attached image. It is typical of cellulitis and there is nothing worrisome to it at this time. Continue with the antibiotic. If you feel Ibuprofen makes no major change on your pain level and you can support the pain, then drop it.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me updated on how this unfolds.
This is normal for cellulitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this attached image. It is typical of cellulitis and there is nothing worrisome to it at this time. Continue with the antibiotic. If you feel Ibuprofen makes no major change on your pain level and you can support the pain, then drop it.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me updated on how this unfolds.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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