Question 1

Elevated creatinine levels raised lft and inconsistent hep c blood test. has cellulitis from shin injury.  feels recovery is very slow . lethargy.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a complex problem and need to be evaluated by specialist. Would recommend nephrologist first as elevated creatinine may signify progressive renal disease. Depending on the level, lethargy may be also related to elevated creatinine. Further, need to investigate elevated LFT, so liver and kidney imaging is needed as well.

Question 2

How much time can you live with cellulitis with out taking meds.?

Accepted Answer

Depends on many factor; severity, location, other comobidities etc

Question 3

Does cellulitis get worse looking over time if not treated? how so?

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Cellulitis can continue to spread and sometimes there can be disastrous consequences if not treated.

Question 4

I have cellulitis and i had it a year ago also. it doesn't seem to be spreading as fast this time. i've had all of the symptoms. what should i do?

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My attendings back in boston had a saying..Cellulitis begets cellulitis.  Lymphatic channels are scarred and tissue damaged.  You should be evaluated by your pcp as soon as possible.  Cellulitis is a severe and potentially life threatening condition.

Question 5

I've gotten cellulitis twice in 3 months, second time with lymphatic involvement. is this gonna keep recurring?

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Recurrent cellulitis means a recurrent break in the skin or a nidus of infection.
Depending on location of your cellulitis, you might discuss skin care, use of antibacterial cleansers, etc.

This should reduce your recurrences.

Question 6

In the past six months i've had cellulitis three times. the first two were on one leg and 2 months apart and the third one is on other leg. why recur?

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each of us carry bacteria on our skin.  when I have patients that have recurrent cellulitis I try to give them mechanisms to cleanse the skin periodically.  this could be discussed with any of our willing doctors during a virtual consult. hope this helps.

Question 7

I've had cellulitis since may i was hospitalised with this as it was severe is it normal to be left with scarring?i've also noticed my heart tends to beat really fast at times and can wake me in the night im scared i'm going to die

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. In the mean time, if you are overweight, lose weight, easier said than done, but essential.
We are all going to die, there is no need to be scared.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

Is it normal for cellulitis to have a circle of yellow around it? i am a cephalexin 500 mg capsule 3 times a day for 10 days?

Accepted Answer

Yellow, greenish, or other colors are common around any inflamed sigte. If your cellulitis is less painful and less tender, if the size is getting smaller, and if any fever is clearing up, then the antibiotic is working and it's getting better. Keep taking the cephalexin. If not improving or you otherwise remain in doubt, check back with the doctor treating you. Good luck.

Question 9

Cellulitis from cts 4 days in er on iv antibiotics. sever pain and no strength. dr says its ok heal time 6-7months. i can't even work now. help  ?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender). It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. Your complaints are way out of sorts from simply treatment for infected cuts.  A further investigation is needed.

Question 10

Is recurring cellulitis in foot an autoimmune problem? this is like my 5  or 6th time having it?  no cuts or scraps. not sure how i keep getting it!

Accepted Answer

Recurrent lower extremity cellulitis is most commonly seen in patients with impaired lymphatic or venous return.  Venous insufficiency, varicose veins, chronic edema, prior lymphatic or venous surgery or morbid obesity are the usual causes.  Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is often the entrance site for the causative staphylococcal or streptococcal bacterial cause of the infection.

Cellulitis recovery time

Elevated creatinine levels raised lft and inconsistent hep c blood test. has cellulitis from shin injury. feels recovery is very slow . lethargy.

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How much time can you live with cellulitis with out taking meds.?

Does cellulitis get worse looking over time if not treated? how so?

I have cellulitis and i had it a year ago also. it doesn't seem to be spreading as fast this time. i've had all of the symptoms. what should i do?

I've gotten cellulitis twice in 3 months, second time with lymphatic involvement. is this gonna keep recurring?

In the past six months i've had cellulitis three times. the first two were on one leg and 2 months apart and the third one is on other leg. why recur?

I've had cellulitis since may i was hospitalised with this as it was severe is it normal to be left with scarring?i've also noticed my heart tends to beat really fast at times and can wake me in the night im scared i'm going to die

Is it normal for cellulitis to have a circle of yellow around it? i am a cephalexin 500 mg capsule 3 times a day for 10 days?

Cellulitis from cts 4 days in er on iv antibiotics. sever pain and no strength. dr says its ok heal time 6-7months. i can't even work now. help ?

Is recurring cellulitis in foot an autoimmune problem? this is like my 5 or 6th time having it? no cuts or scraps. not sure how i keep getting it!

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