Case Report on Cellulitis with Diabetes

Introduction: Cellulitis is a bacterial skin condition that is very frequent. In reality, cellulitis affects about 14 million people in the United States each year. If left untreated, the infection can spread to any part of the body and cause serious problems. Obesity and an inactive lifestyle are two of the most common causes of type 2 diabetes.

Clinical Findings: Pain or tenderness in the leg, Skin redness or inflammation that gets bigger as the infection spreads, Skin sore or rash that starts suddenly, and grows quickly , Warm skin.

Diagnostic Evaluation: Hb%- 10.7, MCHC- 33.4, MCV- 88.8, MCH- 29.8, Total RBC count- 3.6, Total WBC count- 7200, Total platelets count - 1.63, HCT- 37, Monocytes- 01, Granulocytes- 75, Lymphocytes - 20, RDW - 17.2, Eosinophils - 01.

Therapeutic Interventions: Inj. Ceftriaxone 1mg x BD (IV), Inj. Pan 40 mg x OD (IV), Tab. Limcee 500 mg x OD, Tab. Pan 40 mg x OD, Protein powder 2 tsp x TDS, Inj. Insulin.

Outcomes: A Male Patient of 88 year old was admitted in AVBRH with a chief Complaint of Cellulitis after getting treatment his condition is improving.

Conclusion: Diabetic foot infections that aren't treated well or aren't treated at all result in lower-extremity amputation in about 10% of patients. Amputations of the lower extremities can be debilitating and have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life.