Suggest remedy for swelling of the leg during bacterial infections
Patient: Hello Dr.I have query regarding bacterial infection.In my family, one member is affected by bacterial infections in leg.(with swallon below infected area)We have shown it to Dermatologist here 3 days back. Dr has prescribed.below medicines.Mupirocin ointment, Linezolid, multivitamin n multiminerals.The bacterial infection is curing but swallon is increased very much. It is near ankle of leg.Please suggest how to cure this swallon.Thanks. Doctor: dear user...to suggest remedy we must confirm diagnosis first....from your story we have to possibilites  ..first when the infection occured caused lymphatic swelling as infection enhance blood and chemical factors that lead to that swelling ..in this case you can use just ice packs on it and paracetamol and it will be okay.....second purposal is that there is what is called cellulitis and in this case he will feel pain and tenderness when touching it ..cellulitis is caused by bacterial infection and he should take antibiotis such as amoxicillin we prefered injections to reach to inflammed tissue as oral antibiotics may not be effective ......simply no danger of that......hope that i helped you ..wish you healthy life..thanks