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What Causes Swollen Legs Despite Taking Mupirocin And Linezolid After A Bacterial Infection?

Hello Dr. I have query regarding bacterial infection. In my family, one member is affected by bacterial infections in leg.(with swallon below infected area)We have shown it to Dermatologist here 3 days back. Dr has prescribed.below medicines. Mupirocin ointment, Linezolid, multivitamin n multiminerals. The bacterial infection is curing but swallon is increased very much. It is near ankle of leg.Please suggest how to cure this swallon. Thanks.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your description it seems like something called cellulitis. Since the infection subsides, antibiotics showing good response so additional supportive measures will provide optimum results. Try to keep the limb elevated using a pillow underneath. Apply gluceryl magsulf ointment. Anti inflammatory agents like seratiopeptidase can be tried. Generally swelling subside in a couple of days, if it persist consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.

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What Causes Swollen Legs Despite Taking Mupirocin And Linezolid After A Bacterial Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your description it seems like something called cellulitis. Since the infection subsides, antibiotics showing good response so additional supportive measures will provide optimum results. Try to keep the limb elevated using a pillow underneath. Apply gluceryl magsulf ointment. Anti inflammatory agents like seratiopeptidase can be tried. Generally swelling subside in a couple of days, if it persist consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.