Patient Comments: Necrotizing Fasciitis - Treatments
What was the treatment for your necrotizing fasciitis?Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Necrotizing Fasciitis - Cause
Question: What was the cause of your necrotizing fasciitis?
Necrotizing Fasciitis - Signs and Symptoms
Question: What were the signs and symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis in you or someone you know?
Necrotizing Fasciitis - Diagnosis
Question: Please describe the events that led to a diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis.
Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. |
If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
Suggested Reading on Necrotizing Fasciitis by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
9 articles-
Cellulitis
- Cellulitis is an acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, inflammation, and pain. The most common
-
MRSA
- MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria causes skin infections with the following signs and symptoms: cellulitis, abscesses, carbuncles,
-
Sepsis
- Sepsis (blood poisoning) is a potentially deadly infection with signs and symptoms that include elevated heart rate, low or high temperature, rapid breathing
-
Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered
-
Gangrene
- Gangrene may result when blood flow to a tissue is lost or not adequate to keep the tissue alive. There are two types of gangrene: wet and dry. All cases
-
Streptococcal Infections
- Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacteria that causes a variety of health problems, including strep throat, impetigo,
-
Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
- Cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds are common, and most people will experience one of these in their lifetime. Evaluating the injury, and thoroughly cleaning
-
Bug Bites and Stings
- Bug bites and stings have been known to transmit insect-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lyme disease. Though
-
Cellulite
- Cellulite is caused by fat deposits that distort connective tissues under the skin, resulting in a dimpled appearance of the skin. Gender, skin thickness,
-
Cellulitis
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
2 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
3 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
3 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
I had 10 surgical procedures until bk amputation was done. Was in hospital for 3 months 4 days. Prior to discharge a skin graft was done over the area which required a large fasciotomy and removal of 1/3 of the vastus medialis.