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Infection NOT CLEARING

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My dad is getting over a cellulitus infection, he was admitted to hospital on the 1st september this year and remain so for 2 weeks, after being discharged he had a regular nurse come and visit to wrap his leg, the doctor said there was no need for her to come any more asthe infection was now just a swollen leg and pink skin. However since leaving it hasn't continued to get any better and today we saw a blister on his leg, we're wondering the infection will be coming back and what do you suggest we do as he is refusing to go and see anyone, (he thinks it needs time), but we are flying to New Zealand in 7 weeks and my mum is getting stressed. Plus he is scratching which can't help!!!!! Any advice???? x

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  • slater
    slater

    Posted

    Hi

    please read my 8th November reply to P.F. May help

  • katie.k.
    katie.k.

    Posted

    Hi there

    Cellulitis is notorious for needing more than one course of antibiotics. Do hope by now that your dad has been persuaded to seek further help (have just noted the date on your posting). A blister could very easily develop into an ulcer and these can be very difficult to heal and need regular dressings.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    THIS IS AN AWFUL SKIN COMPLAINT, MY MOTHER IS QUITE ILL WITH THIS CONDITION, LIKE YOU I WOULD LIKE SOME HELP AND ADVICE AND LETS HOPE THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL,

    I DONT KNOW ABOUT UR DAD ,BUT THIS IS AFFECTING MY MOTHER EMOTIONALLY,

    I JUST WISH SOMEONE OUT THER COULD GIVE US SOME POSITIVE FEEDBACK OR ADVISE

    GOOD LUCK

    ELLE

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