The following features are indicative of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
fever
pain in the affected area
skin redness
skin inflammation
skin sore
skin rash
stretched appearance of the skin
warm skin
joint stiffness
nausea
vomiting
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Common Causes of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
The following are the most common causes of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
staphylococcus bacterial infection
streptococcus bacterial infection
Risk Factors for parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
crack skin between the toes
peripheral vascular disease history
skin wounds
insect bites
animal bites
human bites
ulcers from certain diseases
use of corticosteroid medications
wound from recent surgery
Prevention of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent parametritis and pelvic cellulitis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
daily wash hands with soap and water
apply a protective ointment on wounds
cover wounds with a bandage
diabetes patient inspect feet daily
moisturise the skin regularly
diabetes patient carefully trim fingernails and toenails
wear footwear and gloves
Occurrence of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
Common Age Group
parametritis and pelvic cellulitis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
parametritis and pelvic cellulitis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
Physical examination: To check redness, swelling, abscess or other skin problems
Blood culture test: To check for bacterial infection in the blood
Complete blood count: To count total number of blood cells
Biopsy: To rule out the skin diseases or infections
Complications of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis if untreated
Yes, parametritis and pelvic cellulitis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if parametritis and pelvic cellulitis is left untreated:
blood infection
bone infection
inflammation of lymph vessels
inflammation of heart
meningitis
shock
tissue death
Procedures for Treatment of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
The following procedures are used to treat parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
Surgery: To treat severe cases of cellulitis
Conization: Partial removal of cervix
Self-care for parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis:
Wash wound daily with soap and water: Help prevent cellulitis and other infections
Apply a protective cream or ointment: Helps providing adequate protection
Cover wound with a bandage: Helps to prevent cellulitis and other infections
Take hot sitz baths: Sit in hot water up to hips to relieve pain in lower parts of the body
Time for Treatment of parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for parametritis and pelvic cellulitis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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