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Swollen Feet Following An Infected Wound Post Abrasion. Used Neosporin, Taken Docy-cycl Hycl. Is It Normal?

Hello. I had a pretty bad abrasion on a plastic turf field about 5 days ago on my right shin. The wound was pretty big about 5-6in long and 3in wide. I only applied some home remedy medicine and let it dry. On day 3, I started seeing some discharge so I went to a clinic and they cleaned it up and put neosporin all over the wound and gave me some docy-cycl hycl. When I tried to change the dressing, I noticed that all around the affected area, my skin was all wet in slimey yellow stuff. I called the clinic and they said it was expected because my wound was infected and a mixture of neosporin will do that. Today I noticed that my feet was swelling . Is this normal? what should I do?
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the local area. These areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin and metronidazole under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Consult family physician at the earliest for checking the exact cause.
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Swollen Feet Following An Infected Wound Post Abrasion. Used Neosporin, Taken Docy-cycl Hycl. Is It Normal?

Hi, After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the local area. These areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin and metronidazole under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Consult family physician at the earliest for checking the exact cause.