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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Cellulitis In Groin Area

MY SON HAD CELLULITIS IN HIS GROIN AREA. ON THE WAY TO THE ER BECAUSE IT WAS BURNING INSIDE THE AREA BURST AND LET OUT BLOOD AND PUS. THE DOCTOR MADE A SMALL INCISION AND DRAINED AND PACKED THE AREA. THE PACKING CAME OUT IN ONE DAY AND NOW ITS STILL DRAINING AND SWELLED AND HARED IN THAT AREA. IS THIS NORMAL?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hi XXXX
Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query!
I went through your query and understand your concern.

Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the skin that is characterized by localized pain, erythema, swelling, and heat. It may be caused by indigenous flora colonizing the skin and appendages (e.g., S. aureus and S. pyogenes) or by a wide variety of exogenous bacteria.
Treatment is antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results.
Apply the dressing with antibiotics and get tested. Maintain hygiene.

Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good health
Take care! Wish you best of Health.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Cellulitis In Groin Area

Hi XXXX Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query! I went through your query and understand your concern. Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the skin that is characterized by localized pain, erythema, swelling, and heat. It may be caused by indigenous flora colonizing the skin and appendages (e.g., S. aureus and S. pyogenes) or by a wide variety of exogenous bacteria. Treatment is antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results. Apply the dressing with antibiotics and get tested. Maintain hygiene. Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good health Take care! Wish you best of Health. Dr. Sheetal Verma Infectious Disease Specialist