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im not sure what is wrong but i stay sick vomiting, serious gi problems, just recently started experiencing menapause issues such as hot flashes, fewer periods for fewer days, severe nerve and panic and stress issues, skin cellulitis in thighs instantly i

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Hypothyroidism?: You should have your thyroid checked as perhaps this can be symptoms of hyperthyroidism.  Your doctor can do a basic blood test to look for other problems as well.  Any allergies to food?  As for the "cellulitis" it sounds more likely to be a rash than an infection since it is located on both thighs, however this should also be looked at more closely.  Try to wear fabrics that do not cause chafing

Question 2

what could cause cellulitis to reoccur?

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Reinfected: Usually it is re-infection not re-occurrence. For example, when a person developed cellulitis on lower legs, he/she might have fungal infection involving feet, toe webs or toes. The fungal infection causes open wound in those areas. Later, bactiriae might enter these channels, reaching lower legs and developing the cellulitis again. The fungal infection should be treated in the first palce.

Question 3

please tell me, could fleabites cause cellulitis and what is it?

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Yes..., Inflamation: Fleabites could result in a cellulitis.  Cellulitis is an inflammation or infection of the soft tissue resulting in redness, swelling, and possible pain.

Question 4

what is the cause of cellulitis of the skin?

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Inflammation of skin: Cellulitis also called inflammation of tissue could be due to many causes both infectious and non-infectious. Infectious causes need to be treated to prevent further spread or even resulting in an abscess. Infectious cellulitis is usually due to a recent trauma or surgery and less common due to septicemia (infection of blood).

Question 5

can cellulitis be caused from a cell biopsy?

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Cellulitis: Cellulitis occurs when one or more types of bacteria enter through a crack or break in your skin. The two most common types of bacteria that are causes of cellulitis are streptococcus and staphylococcus. The incidence of a more serious staphylococcus infection called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing. Yes, the biopsy site could have become infected.

Question 6

is mrsa the main cause of cellulitis nowadays?

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Common: Usually cellulitis is due predominantly to strep, but staph may also be involved.  Mrsa is more prone to produce "boils" and can be persistent and recurrent in many.

Question 7

does cellulitis cause meningitis? i heard it could.

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Yes: If cellulitis occurs in face then can lead to meningitis.

Question 8

does cellulitis itch? also, does the redness it causes come and go?

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Cellulitis: The term literally means inflammation of the skin. Inflammation produces pain (itching is a subliminal form of pain), redness, warmth and hardness of the area. Do not know, since cannot see, what your area of involvement is, but if it does not clear up see a doctor.

Question 9

what causes cellulitis?

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Bacteria: Infection inside the skin with swelling and heat which requires oral antibiotics for 10 days. Recurrences are possible .Treat any athletes foot infection to prevent recurrence.

Question 10

can cellulitis cause death?

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Yes: But not commonly so. Cellulitis is an infection in the skin. The most common bacterial types causing cellulitis are strep and staph. Antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis and many cases are treated on an outpatient basis. Severe cases of cellulitis are treated in the hospical with intravenous (IV) antibiotics.

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