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What Does A Large And Inflamed Spot With Small Lumps On The Leg Indicate?

Is cellulitis a dangerous thing? on my lower left leg i had a large red spot that was very red and tender to touch. had small lumps in it. that has gotten smaller but now it is inflamed upper rear just behind the knee. do I need to have this checked. I am taking sulfameth/TMP 800/160MG TB
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Hello,

Cellulitis if left neglected may become life threatening. You are suggested to get yourself thoroughly examined by a GP. Get all blood, Urinalysis & Imaging tests done at the earliest. A sample of the fluid from the affected area is taken for culture to detect infection.

Since you have large inflamed spots & areas in your legs you are suggested to get hospitalized, get intravenous antibiotics and infusions for a faster recovery.

Wear well fitting shoes, socks & avoid walking bare footed. Get treated DM or kidney disease. Keep your foot at rest. keep in elevated on a stool while sitting or on a pillow while on bed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Does A Large And Inflamed Spot With Small Lumps On The Leg Indicate?

Hello, Cellulitis if left neglected may become life threatening. You are suggested to get yourself thoroughly examined by a GP. Get all blood, Urinalysis & Imaging tests done at the earliest. A sample of the fluid from the affected area is taken for culture to detect infection. Since you have large inflamed spots & areas in your legs you are suggested to get hospitalized, get intravenous antibiotics and infusions for a faster recovery. Wear well fitting shoes, socks & avoid walking bare footed. Get treated DM or kidney disease. Keep your foot at rest. keep in elevated on a stool while sitting or on a pillow while on bed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician