Calling Dr. C.

Dr. C: Julie L. responded to my post about cellulitis and mentioned that perhaps you could answer a question for me. Twice I have had cellulitis at my port site. The first time was back in May and approximately 2 weeks after my 4th fill. The second was this week, approximately 8 weeks from my 5th fill in June. I have no open sores - wounds are healed from surgery 2/8. The area around the port becomes hard like the size of golf ball (maybe a little larger), red and hot. I am taking Keflax (sp.?) for seven days. Could this be caused from exercise - possibly pulling of the port. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 241/193/140

I don't think it could be caused by anything you are doing. You may have an infected port - what I would recommend is about a month's worth of antibiotics and if it happens again after that you might need a new port. Good luck, Dr. C