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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Toes?
Brief Answer:
This looks like an infection....Cellulitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this information and the image attached fully. This is suggestive of a possible cellulitis. The treatment with penicillin is okay and I will suggest that you take it as prescribed. Avoid pain medications such as Ibuprofen, Naproxene, advil, Aleve, and Aspirin. In addition, also keep it raised to facilitate healing. Put an eye on the area of redness. Should it spread further, report to the doctors for further review which may warrant further aggressive attention.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
This looks like an infection....Cellulitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this information and the image attached fully. This is suggestive of a possible cellulitis. The treatment with penicillin is okay and I will suggest that you take it as prescribed. Avoid pain medications such as Ibuprofen, Naproxene, advil, Aleve, and Aspirin. In addition, also keep it raised to facilitate healing. Put an eye on the area of redness. Should it spread further, report to the doctors for further review which may warrant further aggressive attention.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
follow up question.
the redness is on my chesty back and legs. same infection. does itch. feels warm and tender.
same infection as the foot ?
look for your reply.
thank you Dr. Ditah
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the redness is on my chesty back and legs. same infection. does itch. feels warm and tender.
same infection as the foot ?
look for your reply.
thank you Dr. Ditah
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Probably not an infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If this same redness is on the cheeks and back, it is most likely not related to this infection. An infection wouldn't have traveled that much unless something is not right. It may point more to an allergy and I encourage you to consider adding Benadryl to your drugs.
I wish you well.
Probably not an infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If this same redness is on the cheeks and back, it is most likely not related to this infection. An infection wouldn't have traveled that much unless something is not right. It may point more to an allergy and I encourage you to consider adding Benadryl to your drugs.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you Dr Ditah,
should i be still taking penicillin till prescription runs out. ? about 5 more days. how ca i test for allergy ?
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should i be still taking penicillin till prescription runs out. ? about 5 more days. how ca i test for allergy ?
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Brief Answer:
Yes, continue the penicilin!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will say continue with the penicillin as prescribed. Allergies rarely require testing except they become troublesome and we want to identify the exact cause. We may only consider that if you fail to improve on treatment. Hope you added Benadryl as recommended.
I wish you well.
Yes, continue the penicilin!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will say continue with the penicillin as prescribed. Allergies rarely require testing except they become troublesome and we want to identify the exact cause. We may only consider that if you fail to improve on treatment. Hope you added Benadryl as recommended.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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