Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Sepsis and septic shock can result from an infection anywhere in the body, such as pneumonia , influenza , and urinary tract infections. Worldwide, one-third of people who develop sepsis die. The infection is most common on the lower legs, but it can happen anywhere on the body.
The symptoms for cellulitis include:. Anyone can develop cellulitis, but some people have a higher risk than others. If you fall into one of the higher risk categories, you should watch any injuries to the skin carefully:.
Impaired immune system : People who have an impaired immune system are more vulnerable to contracting infections. These include people who are undergoing chemotherapy or who take corticosteroids.
Visit Sepsis and Impaired Immune System to learn more. Chronic illnesses : Illnesses like diabetes can increase your risk of developing infections. People with diabetes are particularly susceptible to getting sores on their feet and lower legs, which can become infected.
You can learn more at Sepsis and Diabetes. Skin conditions or disorder s: Skin conditions and disorders can cause breaks in the skin. The symptoms of cellulitis may look like other skin conditions.
Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. Your healthcare provider will consider your age, overall health and severity of the condition when determining the appropriate treatment for you. Based on the physical exam, your healthcare provider may treat you in the hospital, depending on the severity of the cellulitis. In the hospital, you may get antibiotics and fluids through an intravenous IV catheter. If skin breaks happen, keep the area clean and use an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment.
Watch for signs of infection. If you have diabetes, visually check your feet for signs of skin breaks or infection. Health Home Conditions and Diseases. Cellulitis is a deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It usually affects the arms and legs.
It can also develop around the eyes, mouth, and anus, or on the belly. Normal skin can be affected by cellulitis, but it usually happens after some type of injury causes a skin break, including trauma or surgery. Once the skin breaks, bacteria can enter and cause infection. What causes cellulitis? What are the symptoms of cellulitis? Each person may experience symptoms differently.
Common symptoms include: Redness of the skin Swelling of the skin Tenderness Warm skin Pain Bruising Blisters Fever Headache Chills Weakness Red streaks from the original site of the cellulitis Some cases of cellulitis are an emergency. Always talk with your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms: A very large area of red, inflamed skin Fever If the area affected is causing numbness, tingling, or other changes in a hand, arm, leg, or foot If the skin appears black If the area that is red and swollen is around your eye s or behind the ear s If you have diabetes or have a weakened immune system and develop cellulitis The symptoms of cellulitis may look like other skin conditions.
How is cellulitis diagnosed? Diagnosis is usually based on a medical history and physical exam. The bacteria that cause it often live harmlessly on the skin. However, they can lead to an infection if they get into a break in your skin, such as:. If you get cellulitis often or severely, your GP may refer you to a skin specialist called a dermatologist, or an infection specialist.
They will discuss the option of taking antibiotics on a long-term basis to protect against further infections. Cellulite is a cosmetic problem caused by fatty deposits that form underneath the skin. It is not related to cellulitis. We will not reply to your feedback. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. The nidirect privacy notice applies to any information you send on this feedback form.
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