I have a relative who has this condition and she is worried.
2006-09-29 12:06:38 · 11 answers · asked by John G 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No.
But it is a symptom of a poorly functioning immune system. Most likely due to poor circulation. A common problem with diabetics and people with peripheral vascular disease.
I see lots of people who have cellulitis who never even think to ask if its related to AIDS/HIV. Why would she think this? If its on her mind, get tested.
2006-09-29 12:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causes
Cellulitis is caused by a type of bacteria entering by way of a break in the skin. This break need not be visible. Group A streptococcus and staphylococcus are the most common of these bacteria, which are part of the normal flora of the skin but cause no actual infection until the skin is broken. Predisposing conditions for cellulitis include insect bite, animal bite, pruritic skin rash, recent surgery, athlete’s foot, dry skin, eczema, burns & boils.
2006-09-29 15:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by liza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cellulitis is is a skin infection. It can be caused by many different things. It may be secondary to another condition, or it may be the only thing wrong. It is not an indicator of AIDS.
2006-09-29 12:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by sokkermum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, I'm not going to say that if you have Aids you can't get cellulitis. Anyone can get it. It's not usually a symptom of Aids.
2006-09-29 14:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by crash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fatty deposits from being just plain fat. When you do not burn enough calories it goes to your thighs, legs, rear end, tummy. Just about anywhere fat gets stored when you do not burn enough calories. Try exercise daily or several times a week and the Dr. Atkins diet should help. Keep your carbs(empty calories) low and eat complex carbs. Lay off chips, cheetos, candy and candy bars, cookies, anything with sugars, starches and flour. These are the empty calories. Eat plenty of proteins, some fat, and the complex carbs like potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, rice(1/2 cup), pastas(1/2 cups). Eat vegetables and some fruit(1/2 cup). Find a diabetic's diet guide and follow it. Eat several small meals a day. The South Beach diet is supposed to be good for diabetics.
2006-09-29 16:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Sylvia P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000855.htm
THIS PAGE HAD LOT INFORMATION
Skin infection - bacterial Localized skin redness or inflammation that increases in size as the infection spreads
Tight, glossy, "stretched" appearance of the skin
Pain or tenderness of the area
Skin lesion or rash (macule):
Sudden onset
Usually with sharp borders
Rapid growth within the first 24 hours
Warmth over the area of redness
Fever
Other signs of infection:
Chills, shaking
Warm skin, sweating
Fatigue
Muscle aches, pains (myalgias)
General ill feeling (malaise)
IF SHES WORRIED , TELL HER TO DO AIDS TEST
2006-09-29 12:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cellulitis is more common with diabetic patients. It can be common also amoung a varity of disorders not ness. AIDS. i hope this helps
2006-09-29 12:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by kyren1999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it i not necessarily a symptom of anything. i had it when i was 2. and have never had it since. does she have any other health problems that make her worried about AIDS? she should get tested if only to put her mind at rest.
2006-09-29 12:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by trinity729 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so but check with a herbalist or homeopath
tell her to detox her body
grapefruit juice will help
take olive leaf tea or extract to b on the safe side
coconut - dried or milk or fresh or cream is great for nearly everything!!!
2006-09-29 16:02:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-29 13:42:52 · answer #10 · answered by Shesha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋