The erysipelas on the leg are an infectious disease caused by streptococci. Bacteria gets on the skin due to contact with dirty hands, clothes and all kinds of objects. Pathology is usually treated by exposure to high temperatures on the affected area. At the same time, it easily tolerates drying. Manifestation of erysipelas as an inflammation of the epidermis. In the list of the most common infectious diseases, she is in fourth place.
Symptoms of erysipelas on leg
In the first stages of the disease, there is a chill, a headache. Often it is accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the muscles. There is general weakness. Begins to vomiting, up to vomiting and anorexia. Body temperature can rise to 40 degrees. One day after the appearance of common symptoms, local symptoms also appear: burning and painful sensations on the legs, swelling, discoloration of skin areas to dark red. This is accompanied by a feeling of tension on the affected area.
Erysipelas on the foot - causes of the onset of the disease
The main sign of the appearance of erysipelas is the corresponding streptococcus. Usually, it hits the surface of the affected skin as a result of contact with dirty hands or tools. Ideally, to avoid infection, you need to carefully monitor your personal hygiene. In this case, any slightest wounds, scratches or bruises must necessarily be disinfected with alcohol, zebrafish or iodine. Upon contact with the skin on which a progressive disease is seen, the place of contact is carefully washed out and processed by any means that kills the bacteria.
There are some special conditions under which the development of pathology occurs more often than others:
- scratches, cuts ;
- bruises, abrasions;
- supercooling or overheating of a certain area;
- burns.
Often, the erysipelas on the leg lead to moral or psychological reasons. In some cases, the development of the disease is due to other diseases:
- diabetes mellitus ;
- obesity;
- trophic ulcer;
- fungal infection.
Treatment of the disease
The erysipelas are treated with the help of antibiotics, which are administered in conjunction with other medications:
- ascorbic acid - reduces hemorrhage in the foci;
- vitamins B and nicotinic acid - strengthens nerve endings throughout the body, including in affected areas;
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that help relieve swelling and pain.