Cellulitis Treatment in India

Vihaan Chopra, a 58-year-old accountant, had...

Vihaan Chopra, a 58-year-old accountant, had been managing type 2 diabetes for a decade. A small scrape on his left shin from gardening a week prior had morphed into a painful, rapidly expanding red patch. The area was hot, swollen, and tender to the touch, and he developed a fever. Worried about a diabetic foot complication, his primary doctor urgently referred him to a dermatologist. The dermatologist diagnosed a severe cellulitis infection, likely exacerbated by his compromised circulation and immune response from diabetes. She recommended immediate hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics to prevent the infection from spreading to his bloodstream or bone. Vihaan spent three anxious days in the hospital receiving IV antibiotics, feeling vulnerable and frustrated that a minor injury could escalate so quickly. After discharge, he completed a 10-day course of oral antibiotics at home, with strict instructions to elevate his leg. The redness and swelling subsided over two weeks, leaving only mild discoloration. Emotionally, he moved from fear and frustration to a profound sense of caution and renewed commitment to meticulously caring for his skin and managing his diabetes, viewing the episode as a serious warning he couldn't ignore.