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Are Red And Sore Shin Suggestive Of Cellulitis?

Hi...I went to my GP on Tuuesday complaining of a sore shin there was some swelling & when he applied pressure to the swelling the pain was intense no rash & I did not remember injuring myself an xray came back normal .this is Thursday evening just got home from work & undressed the site that was sore is now red & feels warm to the touch I m thinking cellulitis a friend is just getting over a bad case of it & I thought it was not contagious...my alarm bells are ringing what do you suggest I should do. cant get to my GP till Fri morning
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hello,

The condition of sore shin with redness and tenderness indicates most likely cellulitis condition through some sort of bacterial infection (most likely staph aureus in usual cases). There is best way to approach your doc for guidance of therapy, however as you are not in a position to contact your doc, I would suggest following:
- Local application of ice over the affected part
- Keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows
- Avoid prolong weight bearing, tight shoes or foot wears
- Control of blood sugar
- Avoid tight clothings as jeans

Get prescription of antibiotics as cephalosporin or others at earliest to prevent further complications and spread of infection.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Are Red And Sore Shin Suggestive Of Cellulitis?

Hello, The condition of sore shin with redness and tenderness indicates most likely cellulitis condition through some sort of bacterial infection (most likely staph aureus in usual cases). There is best way to approach your doc for guidance of therapy, however as you are not in a position to contact your doc, I would suggest following: - Local application of ice over the affected part - Keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows - Avoid prolong weight bearing, tight shoes or foot wears - Control of blood sugar - Avoid tight clothings as jeans Get prescription of antibiotics as cephalosporin or others at earliest to prevent further complications and spread of infection. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon