Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Infection In The Lower Legs
Posted on
Sat, 1 Oct 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 1 Oct 2016
Answered on
Fri, 28 Oct 2016
Last reviewed on
Question : i have an atypical bacterial infection on my lower left leg. it is hurting and is producing large bloodblisters. i am under a dr.s care but it seem to be getting worse. it will be two days before i see them again. i have red streaks coming down. what should i do ?
i have not received any reports yet.
I have been ill for 4 days & nights with vomiting & diarrea i have been off all meds untill tonight. bp is 165 over 80 pulse is 64
i have not received any reports yet.
I have been ill for 4 days & nights with vomiting & diarrea i have been off all meds untill tonight. bp is 165 over 80 pulse is 64
Brief Answer:
Please send a photo of the infected legs....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Before running into final conclusions, can you please send a photo of your lower legs that are having atypical bacterial infection? I need to evaluate the infection myself.
Next, you say to be a borderline diabetic, who is controlling with diet and lifestyle changes.
I see that you are using local medications (mupiricin and clobetasole). I think you need prescription antibiotics to take orally. I need to have a look at your legs to rule out fungal infection. Apart skin biopsy, skin scrapping examination under microscope can rule it out. The results can be taken within the day.
You are also saying to be ill for 4 days and nights now with :
- vomiting,
- diarrhea
Being off your hypertension medications while bp = 165/80; HR=64
Vomiting and diarrhea are signs of gastrointestinal infection. As they started recently, it could be due to a viral infection. Symptomatic therapy is advised through:
- increasing water intake with oral rehydration salts
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take pepto bismol or tasectan to stop diarrhea
- liquid diet with yogurt, chicken soup until symptoms subside.
With regards to hypertension, I recommend not to stop medications on your own. Your bp is moderately elevated, but we want to prevent possible spikes. So, I highly recommend to consult with cardiologist, run cardiac check up (ECG, echocardiogram, etc.) in order to evaluate the status of your heart before deciding what anti-hypertensive meds to continue.
Looking forward to have the requested photo and information in for further specific assistance.
Dr.Albana
Please send a photo of the infected legs....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Before running into final conclusions, can you please send a photo of your lower legs that are having atypical bacterial infection? I need to evaluate the infection myself.
Next, you say to be a borderline diabetic, who is controlling with diet and lifestyle changes.
I see that you are using local medications (mupiricin and clobetasole). I think you need prescription antibiotics to take orally. I need to have a look at your legs to rule out fungal infection. Apart skin biopsy, skin scrapping examination under microscope can rule it out. The results can be taken within the day.
You are also saying to be ill for 4 days and nights now with :
- vomiting,
- diarrhea
Being off your hypertension medications while bp = 165/80; HR=64
Vomiting and diarrhea are signs of gastrointestinal infection. As they started recently, it could be due to a viral infection. Symptomatic therapy is advised through:
- increasing water intake with oral rehydration salts
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take pepto bismol or tasectan to stop diarrhea
- liquid diet with yogurt, chicken soup until symptoms subside.
With regards to hypertension, I recommend not to stop medications on your own. Your bp is moderately elevated, but we want to prevent possible spikes. So, I highly recommend to consult with cardiologist, run cardiac check up (ECG, echocardiogram, etc.) in order to evaluate the status of your heart before deciding what anti-hypertensive meds to continue.
Looking forward to have the requested photo and information in for further specific assistance.
Dr.Albana
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
