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Cellulitis
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on August 16, 2009
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I was diagnosed with Cellulitis on the side of my face 3days ago. My doc prescribed me dicloxacillin. I have been taking 2000mg for the last three days. It has not ...
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- Go back to the ER. This is your face!! You most likely need another type of antibiotic - a cephalosporin like Keflex (Ancef is the IV form) is typically the drug of...
- I would go see a dermatologist. I had the same thing after a serious sunburn on my upper thigh. My dermatologist was great and it cleared up quickly.
- I also had cellulitis in my face after getting my wisdom teeth removed. I ended up needing to have surgery and have drains put in for a few days to drain out the infe...
Cellulitis???
Asked by N.J. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2011
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If you or your child had cellulitis what were your symptoms? My 22 mth old was stung by a bee last Sat. had a normal reaction local swelling, slightly red, but seemed ...
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- It's better to get it checked out. An infection can get out of control pretty quickly. I wouldn't wait, especially since this is a holiday weekend. Around here, urg...
- I've had cellulitis a few times from mosquitos. For me, (it was on my lower leg) my leg swelled up, turned bright red and was very hard and very hot to the touch. If i...
- My oldest was scary sick when he had it and it didn't happen a week later. It was very painful for him. He went from a quarter size bug bite (normal for him) to bite ...
Skin Infection Turning into Cellulitis?
Asked by B.S. from Columbia
on March 21, 2008
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My daughter has an infection in the tissue on the outside of her ear, because of scratching her ear and causing it to bleed and subsequently get infected. My pediatric...
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- Definately keep an eye on it. My ex husband had it and ended up in the hospital for days. Watch for fever, red marks around the infected area. It can be treated wit...
- Hey B., Give me a call, I can help with this problem. My name is P. I am a mother of a very active 13 year old boy. I am a stay at home mom working as a director f...
- My son just had cellulitis around his eye. It definately got worse before it got better and was scary, but they treated it with 2 different antibiotics and it cleared...
Anyone Had Cellulitis?
Asked by K.R. from Washington DC
on February 6, 2009
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I had brain surgery on 12/17 and everything went fine the first 4 weeks home. Then I developed swelling and now the swelling has turned red and started to hurt. I went...
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- My husband had cellulitis 8 years ago in his leg and was hospitalized for 5 days to get intravenous antibiotics. We took him to the emergency room because he had a fe...
- K R, Hi, I have not dealt with this personally but my husband has on his legs. He read your question and said to tell you to only keep the ice on for about 10 minute...
- I know I'm a day late on this one, but cellulitis is not to be taken lightly, as far as I've been told. My son had periorbital cellulitis (meaning around the eye but ...
Cellulitis and Bacterial Infection After C-section
Asked by J.D. from Las Vegas
on July 6, 2009
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Hi. I had a c-section on June 18. 1 week later I developed a rash and puffiness(fluid build up) around the incision. My doctor said it is Cellulitis and a Bacterial In...
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- I had a horrible time after my c-section. When my daughter was 8 months old, someone shared a dvd with me that changed my life. If you are interested, let me know. ...
- Cellulitis is a STAPH infection. Did you know that? It can spread or get worse... affecting other tissues. Here is a link: http://www.medicinenet.com/cellulitis/art...
- homeopathy can help with your simptoms. the remesdy in your case has to be chosen by progessional homeopath only. you can find one here: http://www.homeopathy.org/dir...
Peri Optical Cellulitis HELP
Asked by J.B. from Grand Junction
on February 15, 2011
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My 18 month old was hospitalized on Sunday for perioptical cellulitis. He has been on antibiotics, motrin, iv due to rsv and sinusitis (and cellulitis). His eyes ha...
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- Your poor little guy! Such an ordeal for one so young, and so stressful on you as well. I've been working with many parents of young children, boosting the immune sy...
- He has a low immune system. Increasing antibiotics will wipe out his gut flora and increase fungal growth. Cortisol is the hormone that controls immune function. Hi...
- I had that once before, the only thing that gets rid of it is MAJOR antibiotics. Don't leave it untreated or wait too long for treatments that don't seem to be working...
My Mom Has Cellulitis and She Has Been with My Newborn!
Asked by R.D. from New York
on December 23, 2010
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My mom seems to have developed cellulitis on the bridge of her nose. It is red and slightly swollen. I am freaking out because she is around our newborn all of th...
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- Dear R., I am not a doctor but I do not think this can be transmitted. I believe it is an infection under the skin. Check it out with a professional. Grandma Mary
- It would be rare if she did pass it to the baby. If it was an open wound and the baby has an opening in his/her skin then it would be possible. It can be staph or stre...
- Very unlikely to be transmitted to the baby. Your Mom and the baby would both have to have open wounds for the infections to be transmitted. Don't be concerned, just...
Question About Cellulitis in a Child
Asked by K.M. from Syracuse
on October 1, 2008
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My 23 month old was diagnosed with Cellulitis this weekend. It started as a bug bite, and then got a white head on it. I probably shouldn't have scratched away the hea...
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- I wouldn't risk it. I would call the doctor. I would rather do that then let it go and it get worse. I know it is alot of going back and forth and co pays for you but ...
- Kathy- I worked in a pediatrician's office for a few years. Our doctors treated cellulitis very carefully. It can be very dangerous in children (adults too). I woul...
- I just went throught the same thing when my daughter was bit by a dog on her arm. The hole is "normal" and it will eventually heal over in time just fine. That was whe...
Cellulitis in 4 Yr Old After His Immunizations Shots-common?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on April 24, 2010
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My son had his 4 yr immunizations on Wednesday in the morning. Now, it's Friday evening and he has had redness around injection shot. It's also warm to the touch and...
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- Some redness around injection sites is normal. I've never heard of cellulitis developing after immunizations, but cellulitis can develop after all kinds of minor injur...
- I'm not a doc, but yes cellulitis can happen anytime there is a breakage in the skin layers (scratch, needle, bug bite, etc). Maybe the bandage was left on too long. ...
- Is there a red streak going out from the site? Is he ill with flu like symptoms including whole body aches and a fever? Is the area around the injection site extreme...
Infection in Knuckle 6Yr Old
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on October 31, 2011
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I have been told that my child has an infection in her knuckle by the doctor. I noticed swelling of her knuckle the other day and she would not use it. Took her in and...
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- Something as small/innocent as a paper cut can cause an infection. See if the antibiotics help, if not like others have said ask for an Xray.
- if it is red and hot draw a line around it with a pen to make sure the redness doesn't grow. My daughter had cellulitis in her chin which became very inflamed, red and...
- I'd give it a few more days, and then I'd ask for an xray, like Jackie said. You don't want to let this go. So sorry for your little girl. D.
