A member asked:

I am awaiting a doppler sonar due to sore and swollen upper leg. meanwhile my dr prescribed antibiotics clindahexal 150mg. don't know why but can this be of any help? and can i use cataflam with it for the pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Navita Modi answered

I donot think so : You need to get the Doppler done ASAP to R/o dvt ,because the main issue is to fix the problem not to mask the effect of problem ,Most of the time additional medications are of no help ,To me you should go to ER to get the Doppler done instead of waiting

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/14/2019

157 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I am awaiting a doppler sonar due to sore and swollen upper leg. meanwhile my dr prescribed antibiotics clindahexal 150mg. don't know why but can this be of any help? and can i use cataflam with it for the pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Navita Modi answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it common to wind up with cellulitis in both legs, even while on an antibiotic?I don't have pus just red, swollen hard spots.compression socks?

A member asked:

Pool roller cover (>80kg) fell on leg - swollen, brusied and sore to walk on. A week later, no swelling, bruise is spreading. Do I need a Dr. visit?

A member asked:

I have weeping sore on left leg, antibiotic cream not helping - I switched to tee tree balm & sore is closing. Could this have been avoided? 1st skin hurt I couldnt touch with own fingers, skin texture then became youthful, & pain in left shin, why?

A member asked:

I had a punch biopsy on rt leg in July 2014. woke up this morning it's sore and hurting, my foot and leg is swollen. I didn't injure it. any ideas?

A member asked:

I have a lump on my lower leg been there for 3 months, When I first found it my leg was sore then the pain went.My leg is a bit swollen, feels heavier and stiffer to lift.I had an ultrasound they didn't find anything, the doctor came in and had a look and

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Had spot on lower left leg 5 days ago. Diagnosed as cellulitis. Started clindamycin 150 mg 4 days ago. Pain gone but foot really swollen in evening?

Swollen glands only on left side for over a month tried 3 different antibiotics just started clindamycin no other symptoms could this be serious?

I woke up with a swollen left leg, ankle, foot and very painful knot on the upper calf. It affects my ability to walk. Suspect knot is clot and doppler is ordered. Suggestions?

Hi. Already had doppler in leg they said no clot. But I have constant left groin pain. A shooting pain from my hip down my butt and soreness down leg.?

I noticed my left lower limb is swollen. after a few days other leg got swollen. doppler study shows that bilateral subcutaneous leg edema noted. why?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?