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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.

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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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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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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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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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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?

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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

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

I have sharp pain under my right foot just directly below the ankle. What could be the problem and what remedies can you suggest for me.

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I think you have planter fascitis and need detailed evaluation and imaging to confirm that diagnosis. once diagnosis is made we can treat you accordingly. We have successfully treated many patients li ...  Read More

I am suffering from Swelling of Ankles and Foot since 1 week due to journey, long sitting and standing. Observe reddish patch on foot Faced same issue multiple times since 7-8yrs. After icing, it cools down. What is the reason, pls suggest

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I want to see that patch on the foot So do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice.... On video consulation so I can see the patch and tell you the treatment accordingly..... ...  Read More

There is a swelling in left ankle and foot that is started due to two wheeler accident occurred last Saturday morning.

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Could be soft tissue injury or bony injury, you should consult orthopaedic surgeon near by and get xray done ...  Read More

Ankle pain & swelling in foot. Doctor took X ray & prescribed medicines, but no relief! Please check X ray & let me know the problem & treatment!

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Ligament injury can be there Need plaster application and rest ...  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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