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What Causes Low Grade Fever While Suffering From Cellulitis And Sepsis?
Question: my husband is diabetic and has had cellulitis and sepsis in the past . he is running a low grade fever , is 69 years old. takes medication for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. and has veinous detioration.
Brief Answer:
infection to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Good day.
Noted your concern. In the back ground of past history of cellulitis , it's important to rule out cellulitis or foot infection as a cause of fever. Any redness or warmth in his feet or thighs?
If that is absent, we have to look at his calf region to see if there is pain or tenderness there. If that is absent next sites of possible infection is urine or chest. Any urinary symptoms like burning or pain .? Any cough or phlegm?
It is a good idea to check his blood and urine to look for evidence of an infection.
Regards
Binu
infection to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Good day.
Noted your concern. In the back ground of past history of cellulitis , it's important to rule out cellulitis or foot infection as a cause of fever. Any redness or warmth in his feet or thighs?
If that is absent, we have to look at his calf region to see if there is pain or tenderness there. If that is absent next sites of possible infection is urine or chest. Any urinary symptoms like burning or pain .? Any cough or phlegm?
It is a good idea to check his blood and urine to look for evidence of an infection.
Regards
Binu
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