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What are the Cellulitis Healing Stages? Cellulitis is a condition of infected skin and the soft tissue lying beneath it. The infected area is warm to the touch, red, swollen and painful.
It's caused by bacteria that enters the body through a puncture, cut or wound. The infection spreads from the center of the sore forming large, red blotches. Cellulitis can be fatal if it spreads to the lymph nodes or bloodstream. Cellulitis can appear anywhere on the body, such as: On the neck, feet, head and shinbone, while feet are the most susceptible.
What are the symptoms?
Skin puncture, wound, sore, red infection, inflamed, swelling and dirty wound. As well as poor circulation, tenderness, pain, abscess leakage and swollen eyes. Other symptoms include fast growing itchy and painful rashes and sores. Severe symptoms include: lightheadedness, lethargy, and aching muscles. As well as fever, chills, nausea and vomiting.
Hmm... what are the causes and risks?
Skin breakage, blood glucose problems, obesity, old age, strep, staph infection. As well as HIV, eczema, psoriasis, chicken pox, shingles, hepatitis, and boils. There are many causes, but skin breakage is always at risk. Emergency risk: lymph node soreness, which can promote a flesh-eating bacterium. Serious causes: increased pain or pus, growing abscess, and growing infection. As well as high fever and chills, loss of hearing, and numbness.
What are the treatments?
All cuts, scrapes and wounds, large or small, should be treated quickly. An ultrasound may be needed to locate the abscess or vein thrombosis. Helpful tips in understanding treatment options include: Keep wounds clean, moisturized, and apply the appropriate antibiotic cream. Protect wounds with applications such as Vaseline or protective substances. Protect wounds with bandages and replace periodically or when scab forms. Monitor wounds for dirt and debris and always wash hands before touching it. Take pain relievers if needed and seek medical advice for something stronger. Raise infected area higher than the heart level when possible. Do not swim until wound is healed and avoid activities which can cause wounds. Wear loose fitting clothes so you won't cause chaffing or pain on the infection. Seek blood tests, x-rays, and cultures to identify bone infections or gangrene. Check white blood count, infected wound fluid testing and dead skin removal. Depending on the severity of the abscess, surgical drainage. Prescribed antibiotics and steroids, via IV.
There is a growing number of MSRA breakouts each year. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) a strain of staph infection. It can appear like Cellulitis and can cause Cellulitis forming abscesses. If it doesn't cause Cellulitis, it can be treated in the same way.
How can Cellulitis be prevented?
1. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
2. Immediately treat athlete’s foot, nail fungus and all other infections.
3. Keep skin moisturized, from head to toe.
4. Check your skin for any cracks daily.
5. Drink a lot of water, medication can dehydrate the body.
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