How serious is acute lymphangitis?

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Acute lymphangitis is mostly caused by local wound or ulcer infection. Bacteria enter the lymphatics through the tissue lymphatic space, causing acute inflammation of lymphatics and surrounding. Acute lymphangitis can cause acute lymphadenitis if it continues to spread to local lymph nodes. How serious is acute lymphangitis? Let's talk about it

How serious is acute lymphangitis?

Acute lymphangitis is caused by the pathogenic bacteria entering the lymphatic vessels through the tissue lymphatic space through skin and mucous membrane laceration, surgical incision or local suppurative infection focus (furuncle, hand infection and tinea pedis, etc.), and the pathogenic bacteria are mainly Streptococcus haemolyticus B and Staphylococcus aureus. Chronic lymphangitis is caused by acute lymphangitis.

Lymphangitis is common in the extremities, especially in the lower extremities. Primary lesions are common in the hands or feet. Acute lymphangitis is characterized by superficial lymphangitis, one or more red lines appear near the wound, the color can subside, local swelling and tenderness after light pressure of fingers; And accompanied by fever, chills, fatigue and other systemic clinical manifestations.

Chronic lymphangitis from acute lymphangitis repeated attacks to chronic lymphedema, characterized by skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia thickening, becoming permanent hypertrophic fibroid change. There was a history of hand and foot sores or skin damage infection.

matters needing attention

Should avoid eating some spicy fried and sweet greasy food. In addition, we should also pay attention to personal hygiene, frequent bathing, frequent haircut, frequent changing clothes, and keep local skin clean. Finally, drink more cool drinks in summer and autumn, such as honeysuckle dew, mung bean and rice soup, etc.