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What Causes Pain And Bruising In Legs In Case Of Cellulitis?

Hello , I have type 2 diabeties and my legs are in a bad way due to cellulitis , my main concern is ive had a fall to my right knee and now its very bruised black/purple in colour and swollen , the pain is unreal ! I have hot to touch areas further up my leg and very very painful it hurts to get up and down sitting to standing im really in a lot of pain even after taking 8mg/500mg cocodamol is this normal ??
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.


Your symptoms are suggestive of cellulitis which might be going into gangrenous stage. Such infections are caused by anaerobic organisms like clostridia which needs to be treated immediately.

I suggest you get in touch with a surgeon and get the foot examined and take immediate therapy.

Sugar levels have to maintained normal and very strict diet control has to be followed.

If foul smelling discharge and increasing pain are seen you need to see your doctor immediately.

Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Bruising In Legs In Case Of Cellulitis?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Your symptoms are suggestive of cellulitis which might be going into gangrenous stage. Such infections are caused by anaerobic organisms like clostridia which needs to be treated immediately. I suggest you get in touch with a surgeon and get the foot examined and take immediate therapy. Sugar levels have to maintained normal and very strict diet control has to be followed. If foul smelling discharge and increasing pain are seen you need to see your doctor immediately. Thanks.