Sepsis & cellulitis
How long should a regular hospital stay be with oral antibiotics? I was admitted feb.11 2:00 p.m. started intravenous antibiotics about 5p.m. in error. Was on intravenous antibiotics until I was released Saturday Feb. 14 about 2 pm. The medical staff saw where my leg had a tear and was seeping. I am by the Dr. At hospital instructions follow up with health care provider with 1 - 2 weeks. Shouldn't i have been referred to an infectious disease specialist, rather than my primary MD doctor?
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If your cellulitis symptoms were responding to IVs
you can do well on oral antibiotics at home with rest.
Watch for any signs of recurrence on the skin or wound.
Make sure to finish your prescription and watch for fever, chills or flu like feelings.
Most cases with common bacteria do well. Exceptions are uncontolled blood sugar, artificial joints or valves or immunocompromised patients. Early case are often treated in the office without complications.. See your PCP. Allergies and rash are less common. If it recurs you would need an infectious disease consultant.
@candlernorthcarolina Sorry you got an infection bad enough to require a hospital stay. It is pretty usual to release a person to see their primary after a hospital stay, and let them decide when a specialist is needed. Also, they can decide whether you need to modify something in your diet, medication or lifestyle to prevent recurrence, and whether you might benefit from seeing a wound care nurse as you continue healing.
When I had a serious leg wound that then became infected, the hospital sent me to my primary. It took 3 more courses of (different) antibiotics to clear it. At that 3rd appointment he said "if this doesn't work, we'll have you see the ID doc."
Fortunately it worked, because specialists here are in short supply, and I didn't take up a slot that someone needed more than me.
I try to think of all my health care that way so I still get the care I need, but don't overuse the system. I have enough "must see" specialists as it is. Overuse of specialty care does contribute to higher insurance and Medicare costs too.