Question 1

i had cellulitis in my left finger and now i notice that my right finger has it. it is pussing.could this mean its in my blood?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Seems more likely that you had a contact mode of infection rather than a spread by your bloodstream. You should see a doctor for an appropriate workup possibly to include blood cultures and a culture and sensitivity for the new "pussing".

Question 2

my left forearm and hand is beat red and very hot.this has been occurring for 3 months now. there is some slight swelling.there's no pain, i haven't injured it.i've r/o blood clot, cellulitis and carpal tunnel.my left ear is always hot too.   help me?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

i had an abcess and now i have cellulitis but there's a huge blood fill blisster where the head of the abcess used to be is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: You have cellulitis you should be on antibiotics and have the abscess drained again to evacuate the blood.

Question 4

i had cellulitis on only my pinkie and now have it on 7 of my fingers. it's getting difficult to change diapers or even hold a fork. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: You need to be seen by doctor to evaluate and treat the cellulitis as it is spreading.

Question 5

my husband is on his 4th day of antibiotics for cellulitis. his finger is now not only red but looks like a big pus pocket is under his skin. shud he?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You should: Take him in to the ER to have an incision and drainage performed. Hand infections can worsen rapidly and usually what you see on the outside is the tip of the iceberg. Don't want to mess around with hand infections. Get it evaluated and treated ASAP.

Question 6

i took 7 days of antibiotic for cellulitis in my finger 2 weeks ago. it is still swollen, purple and puss is now coming out. what now?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: I recommend going to see a doctor to make sure the infection isn't worsening.

Question 7

a spot on my hip popped up tht looked like a blood blister but seemed to be attached to fat and was deep, was told its cellulitis and now its allover!

Accepted Answer

See your MD!: Cellulitis is a very serious infection and if it is spreading you need to see your doctor as soon as possible to evaluate your response to treatment.  Even though you are already on Bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) I would have your doc re-evaluate your treatment to determine why the redness is spreading.

Question 8

are blood tests of any use in determining the difference between gout and cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

The best thing : To do is to tap the joint. Negatively birefridegant crystals is diagnostic of gout.
Blood tests can be helpful. An elevated Uric acid level would be more associated with gout than cellulitis. An elevated white count could occur in both. An elevated ESR could occur in both. 
Gout typically is monoarticular, extremely painful this is part of the giveaway.

Question 9

is it possible for you to get cellulitis from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No: Very rarely blood products are contaminated with bacteria, but it would not produce a skin infection or cellulitis.

Question 10

my cellulitis is turning purple and discharging something that looks like blood. also i'm on bactrian and kelfax and the redness is seeming to go away?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: It appears that the medication you are on is working, but you may have a draining abscess or cyst that needs to be packed so that it can heal, properly.

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I had cellulitis in my left finger and now i notice that my right finger has it it is pussingcould this mean its in my blood

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I had cellulitis in my left finger and now i notice that my right finger has it. it is pussing.could this mean its in my blood?

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My left forearm and hand is beat red and very hot.this has been occurring for 3 months now. there is some slight swelling.there's no pain, i haven't injured it.i've r/o blood clot, cellulitis and carpal tunnel.my left ear is always hot too. help me?

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I had an abcess and now i have cellulitis but there's a huge blood fill blisster where the head of the abcess used to be is that normal?

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I had cellulitis on only my pinkie and now have it on 7 of my fingers. it's getting difficult to change diapers or even hold a fork. what can i do?

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My husband is on his 4th day of antibiotics for cellulitis. his finger is now not only red but looks like a big pus pocket is under his skin. shud he?

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I took 7 days of antibiotic for cellulitis in my finger 2 weeks ago. it is still swollen, purple and puss is now coming out. what now?

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A spot on my hip popped up tht looked like a blood blister but seemed to be attached to fat and was deep, was told its cellulitis and now its allover!

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Are blood tests of any use in determining the difference between gout and cellulitis?

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Is it possible for you to get cellulitis from a blood transfusion?

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My cellulitis is turning purple and discharging something that looks like blood. also i'm on bactrian and kelfax and the redness is seeming to go away?

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