Cellulitis due to Tooth Infection??
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.
Causes
Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis.
Normal skin has many types of bacteria living on it. When there is a break in the skin, these bacteria can cause a skin infection. Skin in the infected area will become red, hot, irritated, and painful.
Risk factors for cellulitis include:
1.Dental infection
2.Periodontal abscess
3.Cracks or peeling skin between the toes
4.History of peripheral vascular disease
5.Injury or trauma with a break in the skin (skin wounds)
6.Insect bites and stings, animal bites, or human bites
7.Ulcers from certain diseases, including diabetes and vascular disease
8.Use of corticosteroid medications or medications that suppress the immune system
9.Wound from a recent surgery
4.History of peripheral vascular disease
5.Injury or trauma with a break in the skin (skin wounds)
6.Insect bites and stings, animal bites, or human bites
7.Ulcers from certain diseases, including diabetes and vascular disease
8.Use of corticosteroid medications or medications that suppress the immune system
9.Wound from a recent surgery
How does Dental abscess lead to Cellulitis??
The infection from the root and the surrounding support system of the tooth finds its way through the least path of resistance to the tissue spaces.
Symptoms of cellulitis include:
FeverPain or tenderness in the affected area
Skin redness or inflammation that gets bigger as the infection spreads
Skin sore or rash that starts suddenly, and grows quickly in the first 24 hours
Tight, glossy, "stretched" appearance of the skin
Warm skin in the the area of redness
Signs of infection:
Chills or shakingFatigue
General ill feeling
Muscle aches and pains
Warm skin
Sweating
Treatment
Most of the time, treatment involves antibiotics taken by mouth and close follow-up by your doctor. You may be given painkillers.
You should raise the infected area higher than your heart to reduce swelling. Rest until your symptoms improve.
You may need to stay in a hospital if:
You are very sick (for example, you have a very high temperature, blood pressure problems, or nausea and vomiting that does not go away)
You have been on antibiotics and the infection is getting worse
Your immune system is not working well (due to cancer, HIV)
You have an infection around your eyes
You require antibiotics through a vein (IV)
Hope this information has been useful.
Thanking you
Dr.Sreenita
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