May 26, 2012
Topics A-Z Infections Clindamycin, Cipro or Flagyl for skin infection with Crohns
Clindamycin, Cipro or Flagyl for skin infection with Crohns |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Hi. I am an 18 year old female with Crohn's disease. 1 month ago I had a colectomy. Up until yesterday, everything was healing perfectly, but now the top of my incision is red, sore, and oozing pus. At my house, my medicine cabinet has 3 antibiotics leftover from various family members. Given my situation, would Clindamycin, Flagyl, or Cipro be best? I'd love any input cause I'd like to nip this infection in the bud asap. and I cannot get ahold of my doctor. I'm jut worried because they say that Clindamycin is bad with Crohn's. Please help! Dear Emily: It seems you have developed a wound infection. You will need a FULL course of antibiotics to effectively treat this condition and prevent any other complications. You should not use left over medication prescribed for other persons. Also, a sample of pus needs to be sent to lab to identify the bacteria responsible for the infection so that the appropriate antibiotics can be prescribed. Since you are unable to contact your surgeon, you should visit the nearest Emergency room or urgent care center for treatment. |
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