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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Legs Post A Knee Replacement Surgery

I am having a knee replacement but have a rash on the opposite leg on the shin, my go has given me co-amoxiclav but the specialist is saying he can t do the op. Is amoxiclav not given for precisely this the rash is fading but not gone I started treatment Monday and my op is scheduled for Friday . Will the co-amoxiclav protect me from any infection occurring if I have take it a week before my op?
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what the causative of rash is. It may be due to drugs, infection or allergy.

Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Legs Post A Knee Replacement Surgery

Hello, Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what the causative of rash is. It may be due to drugs, infection or allergy. Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist