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Burned my ankle 3 weeks ago been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and now keflex burn site swollen and red still leaking fluid, very painful to walk, what should i do?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Get to a doctor: Urgent care clinic, your dr or even an er might avoid major complications. Do it now - thinking about it will not help it and more than enough time has passed already. Legs are foundations. Take care of them - they'll take care of you for years to come.

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Answered 8/30/2013

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A member asked:

Burned my ankle 3 weeks ago been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and now keflex burn site swollen and red still leaking fluid, very painful to walk, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Baez agreed

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