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Question: pl let know how to treat cellulitis naturally
Brief Answer:
Icing and elevation of limb.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that it is not advisable to treat cellulitis naturally. As cellulitis is generally infection, so it needs antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. As you have asked how to treat cellulitis naturally. So cellulitis without fever(mild cellulitis) can be treated by following methods:-
1. Elevation:- Elevation of part above level of heart reduce swelling. One should rest until your symptoms improve. While on rest, one should raise the affected limb higher than heart to reduce any swelling.
2. Hot fomentation by warm water may help in killing bacteria to some extend.
3. Icing:-Reduces inflammation and swelling.
4. Turmeric has said to be having antibiotic properties, so it is helpful when given with milk ( glass full of milk with a teaspoonful turmeric added to it).
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Icing and elevation of limb.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that it is not advisable to treat cellulitis naturally. As cellulitis is generally infection, so it needs antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. As you have asked how to treat cellulitis naturally. So cellulitis without fever(mild cellulitis) can be treated by following methods:-
1. Elevation:- Elevation of part above level of heart reduce swelling. One should rest until your symptoms improve. While on rest, one should raise the affected limb higher than heart to reduce any swelling.
2. Hot fomentation by warm water may help in killing bacteria to some extend.
3. Icing:-Reduces inflammation and swelling.
4. Turmeric has said to be having antibiotic properties, so it is helpful when given with milk ( glass full of milk with a teaspoonful turmeric added to it).
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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