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Cellulitis Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery: A Patient's Experience


Question
I was diagnosed at St. Jos.Hospital with this and stayed for two days.When i was released they told me to follow up with my doctor.
This has affected my feet,very painful.I t started in the left foot and was given anti biotics in the hospital.The redness was going away but still painful.When i got home it started to get red and went to my doctor,he prescribed more anti biotics.Then it started in the right foot so now it's in both feet.My husband uses are computer chair to get me around.When i went back my doctor put me on water pills because i have copd and using a nebulizer with three different medicines that i inhale.My question is about the feet problems,if you have any suggestions it will be appreciated.

Answer
keeping the swelling down to a minimum is essential which may mean elevating for a good part of the day, using support hose if you can or use ace wraps to keep some pressure on that tissue.  Then the appropriate antibiotics and time...... getting the swelling down is critical though