Wednesday, 6 August 2008

Daily to A & E

I am on review! Yes I have to go to hospital daily to be assessed. I woke today dizzy and sick and unable to walk. I have Cellulitis brought on by the bite on my foot. I had never heard of it before but I have been researching. Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly.

Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected, though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body or face. Infections on the face are more common in children and older adults. Cellulitis may affect only your skin's surface — or, cellulitis may also affect tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream.

Left untreated, the spreading infection may rapidly turn life-threatening. That's why it's important to seek immediate medical attention if cellulitis symptoms occur.

I am under the hospital supervision so not too worried.

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