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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis And Rashes On The Chest And Back
Question: was in hospital 5 days until last Wednesday diagnosed with cellulitis and also has an infection just below right elbow. Bacteria was identified as strap orias? in other words the arm was exceptional warm. orthopedic surgeon removed the infection. have been on cephalexin 500 mg 4x daily. four days so far scheduled for ten days I have a rash on both arms chest and back and some on my legs. is this a side effect. thanx XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Then it is likely to be a side effect of Cephalexin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Does the rash itch?
Then it is likely to be a side effect of Cephalexin.
But if it does not itch--then we have to consider a condition called DIC (diffuse intra vascular clotting) since you had cellulitis.
However I think the first is more likely.
Take Omeprazole 20 mg twice a day, Fexofenadine 120 once a day in daytime and Benadryl 50 at night for 2 days.
If rash improves, no problem. But if it increases--go to your PCP immediately.
Regards
Then it is likely to be a side effect of Cephalexin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Does the rash itch?
Then it is likely to be a side effect of Cephalexin.
But if it does not itch--then we have to consider a condition called DIC (diffuse intra vascular clotting) since you had cellulitis.
However I think the first is more likely.
Take Omeprazole 20 mg twice a day, Fexofenadine 120 once a day in daytime and Benadryl 50 at night for 2 days.
If rash improves, no problem. But if it increases--go to your PCP immediately.
Regards
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