Question 1

severely itchy ankle.  had cellulitis 5 months ago.  no visible cause of the itching?

Accepted Answer

It could be: Residual hemisiderin deposits under the skin from the previous cellulitis. Try an anti-histamine cream to calm the itching. If it doesn't resolve In a few days then see your doctor. It could be unrelated.

Question 2

i have cellulitis. if i have to be on my feet should i wrap swollen ankles?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Using compression therapy can help with swelling, but you need to see a vascular surgeon to insure that antibiotic therapy isn't needed.

Question 3

i have cellulitis in my left inner ankle and the blister accidentally popped what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Wrap up: This is nothing to worry about as the bacteria is trying to escape.  Apply sterile water to the area with a gauze wrap and see your doctor.

Question 4

can cellulitis affect the healing of an ankle i fractured 14 days ago.it was only put in a full caste yesterday after 7 days  flucloxacillin ?

Accepted Answer

Not the cellulitis: The cellulitis itself will not delay the healing of your ankle fracture. However, there are many other conditions that will delay healing including diabetes, protein-calorie malnutrition, vitamin d deficiency, etc. The cellulitis will unlikely extend deeper to the fracture site that would lead to an infected nonunion. That would be extremely uncommon.

Question 5

cellulitis in my ankle, treated with fluocloxacillin 500 mg 4 a day from 10 days ago. it responded, but slight pain if touch, uncomfy if walk on heels?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: If the area is still painful to walk on your heel - I am assuming this is a splinting mechanism ? -  then you should see your treating physician .

Question 6

can cellulitis flare up  on your ankles from the hot weather, is it dangerous to have while on blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Cellulitis is an acute infection. It usually is treated or not treated or reoccurs. It usually requires proper treatment.

Question 7

to see what we can do about the swelling in the foot and ankle after cellulitis? what works best to help swelling go away?

Accepted Answer

Elevation: can help. Assume that you were already placed on antibiotics. Acupuncture can also help to accelerate this process. Take care.

Question 8

er doc says my ankle has severe cellulitis- after iv drip of antibiotics i'm sent home with more antibiotics - is very swollen how long i'm better?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Be sure to take the full course of antibiotics prescribed. You should see some improvement in 48 hours with resolution in a week. Keep the foot elevated at or above the level of your heart to reduce swelling. If you see a red streak going up your leg from the ankle , go back to the ER. That is a sign of serve spread of the infection into the lymph system.

Question 9

i just got over cellulitis and now my ankle and foot swelled but are not red and don't hurt. the cellulitis was in my leg, from knee to ankle. help!

Accepted Answer

Compression: Rest, elevate leg and compression hose help with swelling.  Make sure you have been evaluated for a blood clot if swelling persists.  That is life threatening    make sure you have follow up w primary care soon.

Question 10

i had some ultrasounds and they reported low pulses in the ankles. i also have diabetes and what looks like starting ulcers and cellulitis. what  doc?

Accepted Answer

Family DOC 1st: Your family doc can help sugar and cholesterol and to decide who else is needed. Blood sugar needs top control (endocrinologist).  More studies may be needed to show the seriosness & possibly stent obstructions (radiologist)  a vascular surgeon might need to bypass arteries. A wound specialist for sure.A podiatrist for toe nails and special shoes.

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Severely itchy ankle. had cellulitis 5 months ago. no visible cause of the itching?

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I have cellulitis. if i have to be on my feet should i wrap swollen ankles?

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I have cellulitis in my left inner ankle and the blister accidentally popped what should i do ?

A member asked:

Can cellulitis affect the healing of an ankle i fractured 14 days ago.it was only put in a full caste yesterday after 7 days flucloxacillin ?

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Cellulitis in my ankle, treated with fluocloxacillin 500 mg 4 a day from 10 days ago. it responded, but slight pain if touch, uncomfy if walk on heels?

A member asked:

Can cellulitis flare up on your ankles from the hot weather, is it dangerous to have while on blood thinners?

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To see what we can do about the swelling in the foot and ankle after cellulitis? what works best to help swelling go away?

A member asked:

Er doc says my ankle has severe cellulitis- after iv drip of antibiotics i'm sent home with more antibiotics - is very swollen how long i'm better?

A member asked:

I just got over cellulitis and now my ankle and foot swelled but are not red and don't hurt. the cellulitis was in my leg, from knee to ankle. help!

A member asked:

I had some ultrasounds and they reported low pulses in the ankles. i also have diabetes and what looks like starting ulcers and cellulitis. what doc?

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