Doctor explains CELLULITIS (skin infection) | Causes, symptoms, treatment (plus photos)

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about a common, but potentially serious, skin infection called CELLULITIS. We cover causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of cellulitis.

What is Cellulitis?

Cellulitis is a skin infection that's treated with antibiotics. It can be serious if it's not treated quickly. It can affect anyone but can be more common in certain individuals, for example people with diabetes.

Where can cellulitis affect and what are symptoms of cellulitis?

Cellulitis makes your skin painful, hot and swollen. The area usually looks red, but this may be less obvious on brown or black skin. Your skin may also be blistered, and you can also have swollen, painful glands.

You can get cellulitis on any part of your body, such as your hands, feet, legs and even eyes (orbital cellulitis).

What is treatment for cellulitis?

Treatment of cellulitis will involve your doctor prescribing antibiotics.

When to seek urgent medical attention for cellulitis:

If you have suspected cellulitis and if you have:
a very high temperature, or you feel hot and shivery
a fast heartbeat or fast breathing
purple patches on your skin, but this may be less obvious on brown or black skin
feeling dizzy or faint
confusion or disorientation
cold, clammy or pale skin
unresponsiveness or loss of consciousness

This is an educational resource only and should NEVER replace medical advice from your own health provider.
********************************************************************

Content and timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Symptoms and signs of cellulitis
01:17 - Causes of cellulitis
01:35 - Risk factors for cellulitis
02:22 - Diagnosis of cellulitis
03:11 - Treatment of cellulitis

***************************************************************************

References and resources

NHS information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/celluli...

Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health...

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...

#doctor #health #cellulitis #skininfection #infection #healthcare #meded

Video published: 3rd April 2024. Next review: 2027.
************************************************************************************************
Connect through:

YouTube:    / doctorodonovan​  
TikTok: @doctorodonovan
Website: www.doctorodonovan.com
*************************************************************************************************
Disclaimer:

The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O'Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O'Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. This is an EDUCATIONAL video. Images are used in accordance with fair use guidelines.

Legal information:

Content provided via YouTube is for general information purposes ONLY. Information videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice. Medical education videos on Doctor O'Donovan are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment.