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Can Keflex Be Taken For Cellulitis?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: hi, i sent this question about 2 wks ago. i was given a couple options but was also told if i could get better pics it would be easier to diagnose. these pics show the whole area. i am obese and nearly home bound. its not that simple for to just go to the dr....its a very VERY big undertaking. please tell me what you think this is. i just starting taking the antibiotics Keflex.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No new pictures, please resend

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

I have just received your query.

Unfortunately, no new pictures have been uploaded, can you resend again?

Keflex is an antibiotic that will help with cellulitis (infection of fat tissue).

Looking forward to have the new pictures in.
Dr.Albana Sejdini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (6 minutes later)

did the pics come thru this time

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cellulitis, obesity is the cause...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, I received them. I can tell it's cellulitis.
As you find it difficult to move, it is easier to get skin infection as in your case.

I understand that you cannot move, but should try your best as it will improve blood circulation and will also help get it healed.

Wish fast recovery.
Let me know if I can be of further help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (3 minutes later)

thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You're most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome.

Wish fast recovery.
If no more questions, please close this discussion.
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar