Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. It can affect any part of the body. However the lower limbs are highly prone to such infections. It occurs on those parts where the skin has been broken previously due to injury, burns, cuts, blisters, insect bites, surgical wounds, intravenous drug injection or catheter insertion sites, etc.
It manifests as swelling and redness of affected part. The skin feels warm and is painful to touch. It is important to seek immediate medical attention because cellulitis spreads very rapidly and can be life threatening.
Causes of Cellulitis:
Cellulitis is caused due to bacterial infection. The following have been identified as the 3 most common types of Cellulitis: -- Staphylococcus -- Streptococcus -- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Advancing age, weak immune system and diseases like Diabetes, increases the chances of such infections.
Diagnosis of Cellulitis : Cellulitis can develop in as little as 24 hours, or may take a few days. A thorough examination of the affected portion is sufficient to make a diagnosis of Cellulitis. Other conditions like deep-vein thrombosis should be ruled out.
Cellulitis can be prevented by following these measures:
-- Washing the wound
-- Applying antibiotic cream
-- Keeping the wound clean by dressing regularly
-- Keeping an eye out for signs of infection
Treatment for Cellulitis:
Allopathic cellulitis treatment includes Antibiotics, Analgesics and NSAIDS.
The oral antibiotic ‘Cephalexin\' is the drug of choice. The antibiotic used, has to have a broad-spectrum activity, to tackle all kinds of bacteria.
Signs and symptoms start abating in a few days time. However, medication needs to be taken for a minimum period of 14 days, in order to get rid of the bacteria completely.
The safe and natural cellulitis remedies which are a combination of Ayurvedic herbs, resonance homeopathy and advanced biotechnology work specifically by providing you quick relief from pain and inflammation, making the environment of your body inhospitable to the growth of bacteria and building your specific immunity to the different bacteria that cause cellulitis thus preventing relapses.
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Prevention of Cellulitis:
Cellulitis can be prevented by following these measures:
-- Washing the wound
-- Applying antibiotic cream
-- Keeping the wound clean by dressing regularly
-- Keeping an eye out for signs of infection
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Author is a registered homoeopath practising in Mumbai, India since last 4 years.
