What Could Be The Reason I Have My Ankles Are Swollen, And My Skin Is Tight And Red After Sunburn Very Painful?

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2020

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Question : my ankles are swollen, and my skin is tight and red after sunburn. very painful.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like Cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It looks like Cellulitis.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Linezolid tablet 600mg twice daily after food,Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing should be applied over the affected area.
Please consult a Surgeon and proceed further
You should take rest.If you walk, swelling may worsen.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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