Homoeopathic Treatment Of Cellulitis!

What is cellulitis?

Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection. The affected skin appears swollen and red and is typically painful and warm to the touch.

Risk factors -

• Trauma to the skin
• Being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing cellulitis.
• Diabetes and liver disease such as chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis.
• Circular problems, such as not proper blood flow to arms and legs, poor drainage of veins or lymphatic system
• Swelling in the legs or arm from varicose veins or after surgery on the veins or lymph nodes.

Complications -

• Cellulitis may damage the lymphatic drainage system and cause chronic swelling of the affected limb.
• The infection can spread to the deep layer of tissue called the fascial lining.

Symptoms and causes -

Symptoms -

• Pain and tenderness in the affected area
• Redness or inflammation of your skin
• Fever and dizziness
• Blister and skin dimpling
• Drowsiness and muscle ache
• Tight, glossy, swollen skin
• Leaking of yellow, clear fluid or pus
• Abscess with pus
• A skin sore or rash that grows quickly
• A feeling of warmth in the affected area
• Swelling and red streaking

Causes -

• Infection after surgical wound
• Bone infection underneath the skin
• Foreign objects in the skin.
• Any breaks in the skin that allow bacteria to invade the skin.
• Eczema or psoriasis long term skin conditions
• Puncture wound and injuries that tear the skin.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis -

Cellulitis diagnosed by physical examination and depending on the severity of your symptoms, your may take blood or a sample of the wound to test for bacteria.

Treatment -

Treatment for cellulitis is oral antibiotics but these treatments are not permanent and safe. Thus homeopathic treatment is the best treatment for cellulitis

Management -

• Wash your wound daily with soap and water.
• Apply a protective cream or ointment.
• Cover your wound with a bandage.
• Moisturize your skin regularly.
• Trim your fingernails and toenails carefully
• Protect your hands and feet.

Homeopathic management -
There are medicines like belladonna, apis, ledum pal, silicea, calendula, etc. But medicine depends on the presentation of the case and should never be taken without consulting a registered homeopath. Homeopathy has permanent cure for cellulitis without using antibiotics.

Do’s and don’ts

Do’s -

• Wash your wound daily with soap and water.
• Apply a protective cream or ointment.
• Cover your wound with a bandage while going out.
• Moisturize your skin regularly.

Don’ts -

• Don’t puncture the boils.
• Don’t rub or scratch the area.
• Don’t wear synthetic clothes