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Good day my father has staphylococcus aureus and sever cellulites in his lower legs he is in his 60 and i want to know how we can treat it.
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Cellulitis: Cellulitis can represent a serious problem. If there is an issue with swelling in the lower legs this has to be addressed at the same time to make any antibiotic treatment more successful. To relieve sweet someone can lay flat and elevate there lower legs above their heart on pillows. Within 24 hours there will be decreased swelling. This process can be hastened by adding gentle compression.
Answered 8/29/2013
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What's the cause ?: 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. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.
Answered 7/21/2013
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