CELLULITIS
Cellulitis Treatment in Mumbai
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of your skin and tissues beneath your skin, mostly affecting the lower part of your body including legs, feet and toes. However , it can occur on any part of your body.
It’s is usually caused by Streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria.
CAUSES of CELLULITIS
- Injuries that tear the skin
- Infections after surgery
- Long term skin conditions like Eczema or psoriasis
- Foreign objects in skin
- Bone infection under the skin.
- Low energy and loss of appetite
- Swelling near an injury or the groin or armpits.
SYMPTOMS of CELLULITIS
- Headache
- Redness
- Red streaks
- Swelling
- Warmth
- Pain or tenderness
- Leaking of yellow, clear fluid or pus
- Fluid filled blisters
- Skin surface looks lumpy or pitted
- Fever
- Chills
- Fatigue
Treatment of CELLULITIS
- IV or oral antibiotics
- Limb elevation
- Pain relief medication
- Drinking plenty of water
- Regularly moving the affected part of the body to prevent stiffness.
- Avoid compression stockings, bandaging and massage till the inflammation subsides.
