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Small spot in the beginning. Spreading

2017-08-02 00:17:23
Mid calf, right side. About 3" in diameter and spreading over last two days. Skin has become tight,red and swollen. Painfull to the slightest touch
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take broad spectrum antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg three times a day , paracetamol 650mg three times a day for 3 to 4days ,if not subsiding ,pus has to be drained out by doing  I&D

Answered2017-08-02 13:08:37

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