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What To Do If Swelling And Redness In Foot After Hurting It Is Worsening Even After Taking Antibiotics Considering Being Diagnosed As Cellulitis Blood Poisoning?
I cut my foot recently and went to the doctor after pain and severe swelling. The doctor said it was cellulitis blood poisoning. I was given antibiotics yesterday and have been keeping my foot elevated. The swelling and redness seems to be getting worse. What should i do?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Surely u r having cellulitis leading to deep vein thrombosis.u immediately get a peripheral vascular doppler of leg and let me know.if present start LMWH CLEXANE INJECTION keep limb elevated.
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