I have swelling, redness, and pain in one leg, accompanied by a fever, body aches, a creatinine level of 0.8, and a high WBC count of 20,200. What medications or antibiotics should I take to treat this condition?
Your symptoms, one-sided leg swelling, redness, pain, fever, and a high white blood cell count of 20,200, strongly suggest a bacterial skin infection like cellulitis. Fortunately, your kidney function (creatinine 0.8) is perfectly normal. Because of the high infection markers, you need prompt evaluation by a healthcare provider today, potentially at an urgent care or emergency room. You will likely require prescription antibiotics, such as cephalexin or amoxicillin-clavulanate, or intravenous antibiotics if necessary. Please do not self-medicate; a doctor must physically examine your leg to safely prescribe the exact treatment you need.