Erysipelas, which is popularly called "mug", is contagious and infectious. Its pathogen is streptococci, the destruction of which requires the use of antibiotics, and with weak immunity or inadequate treatment, erysipelas often recur.
The erysipelas refers to the streptococcal infection of soft tissues, which often occurs in the autumn and summer periods. It occurs when the skin is damaged - minor injuries, abrasions, abrasions.
Erysipelas is the fourth most common after intestinal and acute respiratory infections, as well as viral hepatitis. Most often it is found in older people, especially women. In a third of cases, erysipelas take a recurrent form.
Erysipelas of the foot - symptoms
Signs of erysipelas can appear acutely, some patients are able to indicate not only the day of the onset of the disease, but also the hour.
The incubation period is about 3 days, and only in rare cases can it be equal to several hours or 5 days.
Toxic syndrome is accompanied by an increase in body temperature, chills, profuse sweating. Then develops headache, general weakness and in some cases vomiting. In rare cases, bacteria cause a reaction in the form of convulsions and delirium.
During the first 24 hours (approximately 10-20 hours), the disease manifests itself locally - the skin feels pruritus and constriction, then swelling, redness and swelling are found. Because of the defeat of the body by bacteria, the patient may feel pain in the area of the lymph nodes during movement.
The site on which the mug has arisen has clearly outlined edges with uneven borders and densification.
From the side of the cardiovascular system, a certain reaction is also observed in the form of muffled heart tones, arterial hypotension and tachycardia .
In severe cases, meningeal symptoms may occur.
Erysipelas of the foot, as a rule, is relapsing, but primarily the disease occurs on the facial areas. Relapses can be as early - up to 6 months, and later - more than half a year.
Residual manifestations of erysipelas look like scaling, pigmentation and formations of dense crusts.
Erysipelas of the foot - causes
Among the causes of erysipelas, weakened immunity and "open entrance" for infection in the form of skin damage are called. Streptococci are absorbed into the tissues and cause the development of the inflammatory process.
How to treat erysipelatous foot inflammation?
Medicamentous treatment of erysipelas is the main method. Streptococci, causing an erysipelas, are sensitive to penicillin, sulfonamides and nitrofurans. Antibiotics for erysipelas are used either inward, in the form of tablets, or in the form of injections. The most commonly used is erythromycin, ampicillin trihydrate, and operandomycin. Their administration is limited to weekly treatment at usual dosages.
Treatment of erysipelas with antibiotics can be combined - to have a combination of different drugs. For example, phenoxymethylpenicillin and furazolidone are often combined. Biseptol is also often involved in treatment, the reception of which is limited to 7 days.
When antibiotics are started, relief begins within 3 days.
Also for the treatment of erysipelatous foot inflammation, ointments are used. For example, erythromycin ointment, which also contains antibacterial substance.
To facilitate the condition, the use of antihistamines as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is indicated. As antihistamines for treatment, it is preferable to use third generation drugs - Allersin, Cetrin. Non-steroidal medicines include nimesil in the form of a powder, imeth, Panadol.
Vitaminotherapy also positively affects the condition of the patient with erysipelas.