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Can A Ruptured Appendix Cause Cellulitis?

Treated for cellulitis with bactrim, which helped. My question, could I have gotten cellulitus, the time my appendix ruptured? Dealt with the pain all night(didn t know it was my appendix), until my husband said I was going to ER! Got to ER, appendix is what was suspected, but when the MRI was done, they still weren t for sure. I was told by the surgeon that I was full of infection and, actually had gangrene! Stayed in hospital for t days, with IV and drainage bag. After this, is when I started developing the painful sores, boils, whatever. Thank you
posted on Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned cellulitis occurs when bacteria, most commonly streptococcus and staphylococcus, enter through a crack or break in your skin, Bacteria is most liable to enter disrupted areas of skin, such as where you've had recent surgery, cuts, transfix wounds, an ulcer, athlete's foot etc Bacteria can additionally enter through areas of dry, flaky skin or swollen skin. So as you have commenced from after hospital so definitely it emanates from your appendix area. Apply a protective cream or ointments. For most surface wounds, an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)provides adequate protection. Cover your wound with a bandage. Change bandages at least daily.

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Can A Ruptured Appendix Cause Cellulitis?

Hi, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned cellulitis occurs when bacteria, most commonly streptococcus and staphylococcus, enter through a crack or break in your skin, Bacteria is most liable to enter disrupted areas of skin, such as where you ve had recent surgery, cuts, transfix wounds, an ulcer, athlete s foot etc Bacteria can additionally enter through areas of dry, flaky skin or swollen skin. So as you have commenced from after hospital so definitely it emanates from your appendix area. Apply a protective cream or ointments. For most surface wounds, an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)provides adequate protection. Cover your wound with a bandage. Change bandages at least daily. Thanks and wish you a good health