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Had Cellulitis, Constant Pain In Lower Leg, Relief With Painkillers. No Blood Clots Found. Reason?

hi my name is Greg I had a spell with celuliteus got the infection gone but I have pain in my left lower leg the pain on a scale of 1 to 10 is a constant 6 when I walk even with compression socks my knee and lower thy swells the pain is a 10+ the doctor gave me pain pills it helps a little but this has been going on for about 22 days is this normal or can there be something else going on have checked for blood clots found nun any ideas?
Thank you Greg
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Hello Lisa,

I have studied your case.

As per your history there can be clot formation along with cellulitis.
I will advise you to do colour doppler to look for any clot.

If cellulitis do not subside with oral medication then IV medication and surgical debridement may be needed.

Continue to maintain leg cleanliness.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Had Cellulitis, Constant Pain In Lower Leg, Relief With Painkillers. No Blood Clots Found. Reason?

Hello Lisa, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be clot formation along with cellulitis. I will advise you to do colour doppler to look for any clot. If cellulitis do not subside with oral medication then IV medication and surgical debridement may be needed. Continue to maintain leg cleanliness. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care