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What Causes Shooting Pain And Light Purple Color In The Area With Cellulitis?

I have been diagnosed with cellulitis on the top of both of my feet. I have just recently noticed that the area has turned a light purple color and I have shooting pains on the bottoms of my feet. What is this? I am a 33 y.o. female weighing 260 lbs.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pain is common with cellulitis, it because of compression of the swollen tissues on the surrounding structures. You can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. Also apply glycerine for absorption of edema fluid and symptomatic relief. Elevation foot end can also help in pain relief. Continue antibiotics and in case of persistent symptoms better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Wishing you good health.

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What Causes Shooting Pain And Light Purple Color In The Area With Cellulitis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain is common with cellulitis, it because of compression of the swollen tissues on the surrounding structures. You can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. Also apply glycerine for absorption of edema fluid and symptomatic relief. Elevation foot end can also help in pain relief. Continue antibiotics and in case of persistent symptoms better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Wishing you good health. Thanks.