No better time to be active than during the summer. However, that increased activity can lead to injuries both big and small. If you find yourself with reddish patches of skin that feels hot, swollen, and painful, you may have a condition known as Cellulitis. It is a bacterial infection which affects the upper layers of skin; primarily in one’s face or legs, though it can appear on any region of the body. Cellulitis is caused by bacteria entering the body through an abrasion in the skin. Other symptoms include fever and skin dimpling. Such an abrasion or break in the skin can come from a variety of sources including injuries, animal bites, blistering, dry skin, burns, and boils.
Should you believe that you have Cellulitis, you should seek medical attention immediately as once the infection grows large enough, it can spread into your bloodstream and rapidly become life-threatening. A medical professional can prescribe antibiotics that can reduce the inflammation and infection.
It does not have to come to that. You can reduce the risk of Cellulitis by washing your wounds thoroughly and daily with soap and water, cover any wounds with the appropriate bandage, and keep an eye out for any infections that may be starting by looking for redness and increased pain around the injured area.
Twin Rivers Urgent Care offers convenient, quality healthcare when you need it most. We’re open for walk-in service seven days a week with extended hours, to get you in and out quickly. Our medical team is ready to focus on you – whether it’s a cold or flu, a strain or sprain, or something more complicated.
For a serious condition, stroke or stroke-like symptoms, chest pain or heart attack symptoms, severe bleeding, head trauma with loss of consciousness or other major trauma-go directly to the nearest Emergency Room.
At Twin Rivers, we are focused on taking care of our community. We offer both walk-in and booked visits. Please note that booked appointments function as a pre-registration to save you time. There may be instances in which a short wait time will be required for those that booked. We are dedicated to get you in as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.