Cellulitis In Foot And Ankle- 473 Questions Answered

Im having swelling in my feet near ankle, area is reddish and hot to touch after diagnosis it was found to be cellulitis, currently ok medication includes antibiotics, painkiller, vitamin suppliment.

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Dr. Alok Kumar General Physician | Delhi

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My husband is suffering from cellulitis since last 15days. Now the pain is reduced but the swelling is present often near ankle. He is takng augmenyin v voweron. Could u plz suggest wat else can be done to recover. Also area at bottom foot has darken.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to see..As treatment depends on the type and severity of wound.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

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My mother has been diagnosed with starting phase of cellulitis in left foot. She is having swelling and pinching feeling near fourth and fifth finger.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Cellulitis commonly happened due to infection between the last two toes. Please call me and visit my clinic or send me the photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treat ... Read More

I have cellulitis in my right foot due to cut by tool post since 8 days.I have made surgery for the same yesterday. The condition is severe .My foot get swollen badly. The condition is severe. After surgery the swollen not reduced as it should be. The doctor prescribe me antibiotic and pain killer also. But i feel that the pus not removed. plz help

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Dr. Amisha Mirchandani Homoeopath | Thane

Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for cellulitis to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Plea ... Read More

Please help me,I have had cellulitis for over a month,I was on antibiotics but that was weeks ago,I have tried to spend most of my time resting and with my legs up,all swelling has finally gone down in both of my legs,I have two large wounds one on my shin,and one that covers my entire ankle bone on my right foot,I can't seem to get them to heal co

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to see the affected part before starting treatment.. send photos ... Read More

My foot has been in agony since Monday following a long walk. It is now red and hot around the heel and very painful. Could it be cellulitis?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, YES IT IS. CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON.TILL THAN, TABLET SIGMOFLAM THREE TIMES A DAY.AFTER FOOD. TABLET NOVACLOVE 625MG THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD SEVEN TO TEN DAYS. O.K BYE. ... Read More

I am suffering from left ankle pain since 20 days and also instability in left ankle . I have a xray of left ankle and foot please check it and correct it

Asked for Male, 22 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Vilas P Chavan Orthopedic surgeon | Pune

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How can we confirm that the cellulitis is cured. What are the symptoms if it is getting cured. What food habits will heal cellulitis.

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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I had a surgery for cellulitis 3 1/2 years back on my left leg from knee to foot, after my surgery pus culture was done and pseudomonas was found in the test. Still I m having wound at my ankle area & also swelling. I feel very less sensitivity in my leg and the skin has become very dark. My disease is not curing pls help.

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Mr. D Giridhar Balaji (PT) Physiotherapist | Hyderabad

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Plz check with some PEMF modality it is claimed to improve healing at any physio clinics ... Read More

My Uncle (55years old) while walking slipped and a sharp stone tore off his right foot an inch deep. The wound was then stitched but after few days of rest he started limp walking which lead to swelling. A surgeon identified it as Cellulitis and treated accordingly. After 15days now suggesting to wait for the muscle to regrow or plastic surgery.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Use Ampiclox tablet thrice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic ... Read More

Left leg swollen since 5-6 years, all test recommended by different doctors are normal. Consulted different doctors but pain and swelling is getting more and more day by day. According to consult with last Doctor its tendonitis Basically an injury at Bone with muscle joint. He tried different therapy and treatment but no relief. Now from ankle so

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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Sometimes I feel sensations which includes burning type in my legs below ankle and it makes my foot feel very itchy because of which after scratching this marks white marks have come up the foot feels burning slight burning inside with too much feeling of itching them may be something related to nerve or skin issues. Kindly advise and resolve the s

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Since Last 1 year i obsessed my both leg foot and ankle are sweeling when i sittings 10 minutes above and same way standing time . I also blood test for LFT. KFT, TSH ,LIPID PROFILE test done and test report are normal range and USG for whole aboment test are normal , i take medicine TELVAS H 40/12.5 mg at last 2 years , please advice how do it ?

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Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Alappuzha

Hav u done urine check up? Do u hav diabetes? Need to know further details ... Read More

I m 30 years old From last 7/8 months my both foot ankles is swelling. No any injury or anything happened. After swelling is no any pain can feel there and some time it swell for 2/3 days and some time is for 1 day only. So want to know why is happening Is there any reason behind that ?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi my father 70 yrs have got redness and swelling in leg and he feels pain while walking either in vein or bone which is not able to tell. Doctor on odisha said it is cellulitis. After 10 days of taking antibiotics it is not healing. After medicine stop it is again swelling and redness. Pls advise if it is actually cellulitis or something else and

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Suganth Sarvesh General Surgeon | Coimbatore

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The pictures shown is not clear but look like cellulitis. Can be some other condition too. Needs direct clinical examination. If it’s not settling with oral antibiotics he will require inpatient car ... Read More

Hi All, my father is 70 yrs taking blood pressure medicines. He was diagnosed with cellulitis on 28 aug and was given below medicine after doing attached blood tests. But after completing the dosage the pain and swelling has come back. He is coming to Blore as the doctor in odisha are not able to tell clearly whats the problem and why not getting

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Ambar saxena General Surgeon | Sikar

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Can u show the pictures of affected part also cos it can be sjs or ten also May be misdiagnosed as cellulitis ... Read More

10month old child is suffering from periorbital cellulitis. Doc started with moixcip eye drops every 2 hrs, amoxuclav syrup, ibugesic plus and neosporin H opthalmic ointment since morning but not much difference till now Pls suggest if this treatment is fine or not Any thing else to be given to baby as we r very worried about eye

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings kindly consult with image for better understanding and suggestion. ... Read More

10month old child is suffering from periorbital cellulitis. Doc started with moixcip eye drops every 2 hrs, amoxuclav syrup, ibugesic plus and neosporin H opthalmic ointment since morning but not much difference till now Pls suggest if this treatment is fine or not Any thing else to be given to baby as we r very worried about eye

Asked for Female, 32 Years 105 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

He may require systemic antibiotics. Pl consult paediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

I have pain during I step at right ankle, some times it is very painful to put a step . When there is no wt on foot then no pain

Asked for Male, 43 Years 276 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Boddeda Sports Medicine Surgeon | Hyderabad

Could be as simple as a ligament sprain to minor fractures . Examination of ankle , X-rays will help decide further course . Needs further evaluation ... Read More

Some times I observed when I feel constipation,I feel pain in heel ankle after clearing of bowel I feel confort, i have checked lft and kft , my sgot SGPT slightly elevated

Asked for Male, 35 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Irfan Shera Gastroenterologist | Faridabad

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Hello doctor, I twisted my left ankle while playing football 5 months ago. After doing the RICE treatment for two three weeks, I finally decided to get my checked by a doctor. There was swelling , I got an x-ray. No broken bones were detected. Doctor advised me to rest the ankle and wear a binder. I did that , regularly using the moov spray with t

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Dr. Randhi Rama Kartheek Orthopedist | Vizianagaram

Consult your doctor once again… if he is in doubt ask him for mri if it is normal relax and give it time to heal. If not get treated appropriately ... Read More

This is in regard to severe cellulitis. My mother was asked to have IV antibiotics for two days, three times a day. Then, they switched her to oral medication. Augmentin Dup 1 gm, chylmoral forte twice daily and Ultracet semi twice a day. Her swelling has decreased, but there is wrinkling of skin, as well as she has pain and burning sensation, and

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Asked for Male, 86 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

This is in regard to severe cellulitis. 1. How long will it take to reduce... 2. What is the reason for this 3. These all started with my mother having a fever of 104.. she consulted a doctor...he gave antibiotics to reduce fever... The fever reduced but severe swelling of legs from calf muscle started... She again showed and they said it is cell

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

It will take time depending on the severity of disease, treating doctor can guide you better regarding that. ... Read More

Can Nasal congestion (Rhinitis) occur after orbital cellulitis has been treated and all its symptoms have subsided? 5 days of oral antibiotics were given after iv antibiotics. Along with it, cetrizine with Ambeoxol was given for 5 days. After 2 days of stopping all the medicines, he is having nasal congestion with little or no rhinorrhea. No other

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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

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U can use decongestant drops and anti histamines for time being and then monitor .... ... Read More

A question for doctors: Can orbital cellulitis be caused from dirty water? My son recently had Orbital Cellulitis and responded to Iv antibiotics. He had congestion around ethnoid sinus, Maxillary sinus and sphenoid sinus. It started with fever. Prior to that he had some eye discharges only in the morning. Pediatrician diagnosed as Conjuctivitis. T

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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Hello Please get. ct pns done and contact me ... Read More

My left leg has cellulitis as per my general physician and taking faronem300 , linid 600 and lysoflame since 18 days . But only redness recreased my wound has become 5-6 inch . Earlier yellow pus was releasing now red blood releasing at the time of dressing . Pain is only less when taking lysoflame tab . please suggest when this wound be dry and my

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

Please find the attached picture of my relative female whose age is 68 recently we consult general physician which he suggested that it's cellulitis and required surgery as she is diabetic patient,he said need surgery.kindly suggest do surgery required or we need to consult a dermatologist doctor.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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I'm getting allergy type of wound in left ankle alone , it will gone and come back after few days , past one yr only I'm suffering, no sugar at all , not getting in another foot or any part of body . Doctor suggested vit c tablet and tetmosol soap, but it's not going, tat wound at first looks like black patch , and it swells and tickling type of pa

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Post cellulitis swelling in one leg which drains on elevation..but swelling comes after sitting... can this pressure by fluids can cause open wound ulcer in base of foot... is there any relation that swelling causes pressure that may be the cause of opening wounds in base of foot?..

Asked for Male, 22 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

Better do one doppler of leg, and connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and best possible treatment ... Read More

Known case of CKD/DM/HTN had a cellulitis in left leg before couple of weeks..now resolved after antibiotics..now having swelling in leg from knee to foot and a ulcer is developing in base of foot.. can i do mgso4 dressing for this swelling?

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Dr. Abhishek Mohata General Surgeon | Kolkata

Clinical examination & picture of the wound & swelling is required before any advice. Kindly visit a General Surgeon for better evaluation and management. ... Read More

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Im having swelling in my feet near ankle, area is reddish and hot to touch after diagnosis it was found to be cellulitis, currently ok medication includes antibiotics, painkiller, vitamin suppliment.

My husband is suffering from cellulitis since last 15days. Now the pain is reduced but the swelling is present often near ankle. He is takng augmenyin v voweron. Could u plz suggest wat else can be done to recover. Also area at bottom foot has darken.

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My mother has been diagnosed with starting phase of cellulitis in left foot. She is having swelling and pinching feeling near fourth and fifth finger.

My foot has been in agony since Monday following a long walk. It is now red and hot around the heel and very painful. Could it be cellulitis?

I am suffering from left ankle pain since 20 days and also instability in left ankle . I have a xray of left ankle and foot please check it and correct it

How can we confirm that the cellulitis is cured. What are the symptoms if it is getting cured. What food habits will heal cellulitis.

I m 30 years old From last 7/8 months my both foot ankles is swelling. No any injury or anything happened. After swelling is no any pain can feel there and some time it swell for 2/3 days and some time is for 1 day only. So want to know why is happening Is there any reason behind that ?

I have pain during I step at right ankle, some times it is very painful to put a step . When there is no wt on foot then no pain

Some times I observed when I feel constipation,I feel pain in heel ankle after clearing of bowel I feel confort, i have checked lft and kft , my sgot SGPT slightly elevated

Please find the attached picture of my relative female whose age is 68 recently we consult general physician which he suggested that it's cellulitis and required surgery as she is diabetic patient,he said need surgery.kindly suggest do surgery required or we need to consult a dermatologist doctor.

Post cellulitis swelling in one leg which drains on elevation..but swelling comes after sitting... can this pressure by fluids can cause open wound ulcer in base of foot... is there any relation that swelling causes pressure that may be the cause of opening wounds in base of foot?..

Known case of CKD/DM/HTN had a cellulitis in left leg before couple of weeks..now resolved after antibiotics..now having swelling in leg from knee to foot and a ulcer is developing in base of foot.. can i do mgso4 dressing for this swelling?

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