HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs

Both my legs are red and are swollen . also accompanied with some pain. I have no fever or chills and I have read many articles and getting confused. I have been to 5 doctors and have taken 3 different antibiotics. With little or no results. This has been going on for 3 months now. What could the problem be?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi there.

It is possible you could be having cellulitis with fever, which is infection of the soft tissues of the limb. Antibiotics will work in this case only if they are specific or broad spectrum types. Also perform limb elevation, cold sponging, anti-inflammatory medication like Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day over a meal if you have pain. Possibly blood culture or any drainable loculus of fluid if present can be sent for microbiological culture to find the right antibiotic to cure this.

Wishing you speedy recovery.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs

Hi there. It is possible you could be having cellulitis with fever, which is infection of the soft tissues of the limb. Antibiotics will work in this case only if they are specific or broad spectrum types. Also perform limb elevation, cold sponging, anti-inflammatory medication like Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day over a meal if you have pain. Possibly blood culture or any drainable loculus of fluid if present can be sent for microbiological culture to find the right antibiotic to cure this. Wishing you speedy recovery.