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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Calf While Recovering From Staph Infection

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Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Question: After spending 12 days in the hospital with a staph inf cation in knee and cellulitis, he is still experiencing swelling in his calf. No redness. Should he be concerned or give it more time?
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tell me the antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

Before I answer your query I would like to know which antibiotics you were on?

Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (12 minutes later)
I do not know the particular antibiotics. My son is in prison and I was not allowed information. IV antibiotics were given at hospital and an oral follow up antibiotic.
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue antibiotics for one more week.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I feel sorry for your son.
I understand your concern and situation
But it is great he got antibiotics iv at right time. It is usually suggested to take two week regimen of oral antibiotics to treat cellulitis. In most cases, symptoms will improve or disappear within a few days. I suggest rest and ensure to raise the affected limbs. Cellulitis should go away within seven to 10 days of starting antibiotics. Longer treatment could be necessary as appears in your case. He must continue antibiotics for one more week. Get blood culture sensitivity done.

Hope I answered your query
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Dr Sheetal Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Calf While Recovering From Staph Infection

Brief Answer: Tell me the antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. Before I answer your query I would like to know which antibiotics you were on? Dr Sheetal Verma