Question 1

what effect does cellulitis have on your body?

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Fever,: At first swelling and fever. Left untreated you can develop whole body infection with bacteria spreading to your heart. If not treated early it will require intravenous antibiotics in the hospital.

Question 2

how long to completely recover from cellulitis? does cellulitis stay in your body forever? does cellulitis cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and underlying soft tissue in a certain area.  It can have many causes, and the duration of it will depend on how long it takes the underlying cause, such as infection, to resolve.  It can take anywhere from a day or two to a few weeks.  Sometimes it requires an operation to remove the affected tissue.  It is rare for nerves to be permanently affected.

Question 3

i have cellulitis on my elbow and i have antibiotics for it is there any way i can help my body fight infection? p.s hasn't been 48hrs since 1st pill

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Cellulitis : Best thing you can do is take all the antibiotic as directed. Keep area clean. If not improving after a few days follow up with your doctor. Take care!

Question 4

once cellulitis has been cleared with antibiotics, can they bacteria lay dormant  in your body and flare up again?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Don't lie dormant internally, but they are always on the surface

Question 5

my sister had a  knot on the side of her face dr said it was cellulitis she took antibiotics now her whole lower body is swollen should she go to er?

Accepted Answer

YES: And the sooner the better as she may be allergic to the medication.

Question 6

i went camping 2 weeks ago abrasions all over my body from my jagger voice now 10 days after the camping trip my whole body is breaking out into this rash i believe it cellulitis. my rash did not develop until the 
scratches healed 10 days later.

Accepted Answer

Insect borne illness: One possible cause is an insect born illness, tick or mosquitoes may be vectors of infection. Monitor your temperature, drink fluids and rest. The rash may also be an allergic reaction. Cellulitis is an infection and possibly associated with pus, swelling, tenderness and redness. Please follow up with your PCP soon. If the rash is itchy, an over the counter antihistamine is indicated and see a M.D

Question 7

is amputation recommended for a diabetic male patient 67yo with bad cellulitis in left foot who has suffered stroke (left part of body)? it's my dad.

Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear: Sorry to hear about your dad! Amputation is a treatment of "last resort" and is only recommended when all conservative treatment has failed! Infection is terrible but infection alone is not a reason to amputate unless CIRCULATION has made VIABILITY of limb in question!
The stroke should NOT play a role in this problem at all except if there is an amputation REHAB may be more difficult!
GOOD LUCK
Z

Question 8

cellulitis of the pubic area after shaving. swollen groin lymph nodes , fever , body chills/ aches. what can i do for pain until i am seen @1:30pm.?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin: Take 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) and alternate with 2 Motrin every 4 hours.

Question 9

what is this infection and is it in his blood stream my son is 2 years old and has cellulitis, tinea, and pustuels. the cellulitis and tinea is on his calf muscle. the rest of his body is covered in pustuels. the doctor hasnt run any test yet but is very

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The : The disease of cellulitis generally has 2 main microbes associated with it..Namely staph and strep.  Out bodies are literally covered with these organisms.  Many times...Cracks, fissures and breaks in the skin allow organisms to gain a foothold and enter the blood stream.  This is heralded by a condition known as sepsis.  The body goes into shock and hemodynamic issues arise.  Given the severity of what you have described i would take him to your pediatrition...But i very much doubt the infection has entered the blood.

Question 10

husband sick for months. fatigue, body aches, low body temperature, enlarged spleen, heterogeneous liver, cellulitis (strep and staph) and skin nodule?

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See your PCP: your husband needs to be seen and evaluated by his physician and probably needs extensive workup to determine the cause of his illness.

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How long to completely recover from cellulitis? does cellulitis stay in your body forever? does cellulitis cause nerve damage?

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I have cellulitis on my elbow and i have antibiotics for it is there any way i can help my body fight infection? p.s hasn't been 48hrs since 1st pill

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Once cellulitis has been cleared with antibiotics, can they bacteria lay dormant in your body and flare up again?

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My sister had a knot on the side of her face dr said it was cellulitis she took antibiotics now her whole lower body is swollen should she go to er?

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I went camping 2 weeks ago abrasions all over my body from my jagger voice now 10 days after the camping trip my whole body is breaking out into this rash i believe it cellulitis. my rash did not develop until the scratches healed 10 days later.

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Is amputation recommended for a diabetic male patient 67yo with bad cellulitis in left foot who has suffered stroke (left part of body)? it's my dad.

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Cellulitis of the pubic area after shaving. swollen groin lymph nodes , fever , body chills/ aches. what can i do for pain until i am seen @1:30pm.?

A member asked:

What is this infection and is it in his blood stream my son is 2 years old and has cellulitis, tinea, and pustuels. the cellulitis and tinea is on his calf muscle. the rest of his body is covered in pustuels. the doctor hasnt run any test yet but is very

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Husband sick for months. fatigue, body aches, low body temperature, enlarged spleen, heterogeneous liver, cellulitis (strep and staph) and skin nodule?

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