A few of years ago I fell up the steps going into the house I lived at, didnt break the skin or anything like that. The next morning the shin bone that banged against the stairs was swollen, tender, hot to the touch and felt like it was on fire. As the day progressed it got worse and worse to the point that I could not even walk on it. I called 911 and had to be admitted into the hospital. They told me if it kept getting worse that they might have to amputate my leg because there was an infection in the muscle and bone and they feared it was a flesh eating bacteria. The photos might be considered graphic and they most certainly are unpleasant to look at. I was treated with iv antibiotics, oral antibiotics, antibiotic ointment on the leg and injections of antibiotics. I was one scared old gal. But the meds worked and I got to keep my leg. The moral of the story, it doesnt take a break in the skin to cause serious damage so no matter how small the boo boo keep a close eye on it.
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:03:59 +0000