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Recently had acute cellulitis (underlying problem Milroys Syndrome) treated with 2g Fluclox IV QDS for 7 days. On oral anitbiotics for 2 weeks. Resulted in red, inflammed lower leg breaking down into large ulcer. Being treated with Actiformcool dressing - now smelling 'fishy'. Why?
hi sir, welcome to HCM, i understand ur problem, first u have to do some investigations are FBS, PLBS, SERUM CRETININE, BLOOD UREA, and next fishy smell is coming from ur wound, it shows the severe form of cellulitis, ur not responding to that antibiotics, u need dressing everyday, and antibiotics IV twice a day, if possible culture the fluid coming from ur wound, dont drink too much water, hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u
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Why The Ulcer On Leg Is Smelling Fishy?
hi sir, welcome to HCM, i understand ur problem, first u have to do some investigations are FBS, PLBS, SERUM CRETININE, BLOOD UREA, and next fishy smell is coming from ur wound, it shows the severe form of cellulitis, ur not responding to that antibiotics, u need dressing everyday, and antibiotics IV twice a day, if possible culture the fluid coming from ur wound, dont drink too much water, hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u