Foot Cellulitis Symptoms
Common symptoms of foot cellulitis include:
- Foot pain
- Foot swelling (unilateral)
- Toe pain
- Toe swelling
- Skin redness
- Skin swelling
- Foot tenderness:
- Skin warmth
- Skin pain
- Fever
- Rash (localized)
Additional symptoms of more serious foot cellulitis include:
- Generalized weakness
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Joint pains
- Headache
- Fever over 102 degrees F (38.8 C)
- Generalized body aches
- Difficulty walking
- Rapid heart rate
- Lethargy:
- Confusion
Last Updated: Jan 10, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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