Randi Free Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 My daughter developed a sore spot on her left hip Friday. She ran a fever and had a headache all weekend. Today the spot is the size of a silver dollar and is swollen and very painful and red. She has two more starting on her right hip. The doctor diagnosed cellulitis. He said the fever is caused by this. He put her on augmentin, drew circles around the effected areas with permanent marker and told her go to the ER if it spreads outside those marks. He says poor circulation from the POTS could cause this. I've never heard of that. Has anyone had this?Randi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I found this......... Stasis DermatitisTreatmentGetting signs and symptoms under control requires that the patient follow a comprehensive treatment plan that may involve: * Elevating the legs above the heart. When sitting and sleeping, this can improve circulation in the legs and decrease swelling. * Wearing a compression stocking while awake. Sometimes compression boots are prescribed. Both the stockings and the boots can improve circulation. * Treating congestive heart failure. Treatment may involve taking a low-dose diuretic to treat congestive heart failure or high blood pressure. * Applying a low-dose topical steroid. This can reduce inflammation. * Applying a topical antibiotic. This is necessary if the skin becomes infected. * Avoiding scratching. This is necessary to clear the skin. * Taking an oral antibiotic if cellulitis develops. An oral antibiotic can help heal open sores and prevent tissue damage. * Following wound-care instructions. * Getting the recommended bedrest. Sometimes strict bedrest is necessary.Once the signs and symptoms have cleared, the patient may require lifelong preventive maintenance that includes: * Taking regular walks * Not standing for long periods * Elevating the legs when sitting or sleeping * Wearing compression stockings while awake * Moisturizing the legs regularly, usually with petroleum jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 others here have reported problems with cellulitis over the years.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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