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Redness of the skin
Have a fever
Muscle pain in the limbs when pressed or squeezed
There are blisters
Swelling of the affected area
Red spots on skin
My body is hot
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What is Necrotizing Fasciitis?
This is a serious and potentially fatal bacterial infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin. Patients with poorly managed diabetes and a weak immune system are at a higher risk.
Typical Symptoms of Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Fever
- Blisters on the skin
- Swelling in the affected area
- Muscle pain in the limbs when pressed or squeezed
- Skin problems
- Pain or discomfort in arms or legs
- History of diabetes or pre-diabetes
- Redness, bumps, or irritation on the skin
Diagnostic Questions for Necrotizing Fasciitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a fever?
- Do you have any blisters on your skin?
- Do you have swelling in the affected area?
- Do you feel pain in your arm and leg when they are grasped?
- Do you have any skin problems
Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis
This requires urgent medical care for early surgery and powerful injectable antibiotics. Sometimes, multiple surgeries are needed to control the infection.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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