What Does A Rough Red Patch On The Calf Along With Pain Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2017

Question: rough red patches on right calf; infrequent sharp pains there. could this be a recurrene of cellulitis experienced last january?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be Cellulitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Cellulitis.
If you send a Picture, I will clarify more accurately.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg twice daily along with anti inflammatory medicine to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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