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Factors supportive of Lyme include recent outdoor activities where Lyme is common and rash at an unusual site for cellulitis, such as armpit, groin, or behind the knee. [24] [23] Lyme can also result in long-term neurologic complications. [25] The standard treatment for cellulitis, cephalexin, is not useful in Lyme disease. [5]
In contrast to cellulitis, erysipelas is a bacterial infection involving the more superficial layers of the skin, present with an area of redness with well-defined edges, and more often is associated with a fever.
The area may be red , warm to the touch, or surrounded by cellulitis, particularly if infection is present, often accompanied by fever. [5]: p. 608 Unlike arthritis, except in severe cases prepatellar bursitis generally does not affect the range of motion of the knee, though it may cause some discomfort in complete flexion of the joint.
A: The most common reason for knee symptoms that result in swelling, catching and pain along the inside or outside of the joint is a meniscal cartilage tear. Many times an athlete will feel a pop ...
Symptoms of a swollen knee. ... Perhaps the most dire cause of knee swelling, infection in the knee joint warrants a hasty trip to the doctor. When an infection gets into the knee joint, “the ...
Symptoms may include knee pain, swelling, and redness just below the kneecap. [2] It may be complicated by patellar tendonitis. [1] Risk factors include kneeling or crawling. [4] It may also be brought on by frequent bending of the knees while standing, squatting, running, or jumping.
Symptoms may worsen if the knee is overly straightened or bent for too long a period. [2] Complications may include an inability to fully straighten the knee. [2] The underlying mechanism may involve bleeding, inflammation, or insufficient space for the fat pad. [2] This may occur as a result of trauma or surgery to the knee. [1]
The treatment in the article in almost every area could be improved by including information found in the NIH's article, Cellulitis (MedlinePlus), especially in the areas of risk factors, symptoms, signs, medical tests, treatment, prognosis, complications, circumstances under which medical consultation is needed, and when consultation is urgent ...