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What Is The Solution Of Blood Clots In Legs While Suffering From Cellulitis In Old Age?

I live in boynton beach, fl 33426. I am 70 years old and suffer from celutius. When I was younger I had blood clots in both my legs. For the past ten years the infection settles in my left leg. I need an infectious disease doctor in my area. My left foot is extremly swollen. I know what has to be done, however, my internist is not taking an aggressive approach. I told him in the last several years I have gotten celulitis at least 4 times. The current internist put me on doxycycline 100 mg 2 times daily. From my past hospital experiences I know I need intervenious antibiotics. My situation is a difficult one. I just lost my husbans 7 weeks ago. I moved to this community in April 2013. I need to have treatment at home because I have several pets and no one to look after them. I know this intraveneous can be done at home. Can you help me? Please forgive my spelling. Thank you, Roberta
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hi,

You are having cellulitis on left leg and foot. There is swelling and redness..right? You doctor is giving doxycycline only. You talk with your doctor. The cellulitis is serious bacterial infection. He may give strong antibiotics orally or intravenous. Along with it, he may give anti inflammatory drugs. Please keep affected leg elevated while you sleep. Have blood tests to rule out DM,HIV and other diseases.
You may feel better. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Is The Solution Of Blood Clots In Legs While Suffering From Cellulitis In Old Age?

Hi, You are having cellulitis on left leg and foot. There is swelling and redness..right? You doctor is giving doxycycline only. You talk with your doctor. The cellulitis is serious bacterial infection. He may give strong antibiotics orally or intravenous. Along with it, he may give anti inflammatory drugs. Please keep affected leg elevated while you sleep. Have blood tests to rule out DM,HIV and other diseases. You may feel better. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD