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Suggest Remedy For Pain & Warmness In Legs
my leg started to feel pretty warm like having fever, and turned a light reddish color....little by little is beginning to expand to the lower leg, the most pain is close to my knee, i have had fever for the last three days and nausea, i cannot keep any food down, I live in Texas could this be a scorpion or spider bite? the thing is that i cannot see nor feel a bump Please help Thank you
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to cellulitis.
Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection.
It may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly.
It most often affects the skin of the lower legs.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
A cycle of antibiotics may be needed.
Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to cellulitis.
Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection.
It may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly.
It most often affects the skin of the lower legs.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
A cycle of antibiotics may be needed.
Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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