Infected Foot Wound Treatment — Hernando & Southaven, MS
Infected foot wounds can spread quickly, especially in patients with diabetes. We provide same-week evaluation, cultures, targeted antibiotics, and surgical care when needed.
Foot wound infections can progress from superficial cellulitis to deep abscess and bone infection (osteomyelitis) within days, particularly in patients with diabetes or poor circulation.
We provide rapid evaluation, wound cultures, X-ray and labs when indicated, debridement, culture-directed antibiotics, and surgical drainage or amputation prevention surgery when needed.
- Same-week evaluation
- Wound cultures & sensitivity testing
- X-ray and lab work for bone infection
- Sharp debridement and abscess drainage
- Culture-directed antibiotics
- Hospital admission coordination when needed
- Surgical care for deep or bone infection
- Spreading redness or red streaks
- Warmth and swelling around the wound
- Pus, drainage, or foul odor
- Increased pain at the wound
- Fever, chills, or feeling unwell
- Blood sugars suddenly difficult to control
- Fever above 101°F with a foot wound
- Red streaks moving up the foot or leg
- Severe swelling or pain
- Black or dead tissue
- Confusion or feeling very unwell — go to the ER
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to the ER or call your office for an infected foot wound?
If you have a fever above 101°F, red streaks up the leg, severe swelling, confusion, or feel very unwell, go to the ER. Otherwise call 662-449-3663 — we can usually see infected foot wounds the same day.
How fast can a foot infection spread?
In patients with diabetes or poor circulation, a foot infection can spread to deep tissue or bone within 24–72 hours. Don't wait — call as soon as you notice spreading redness, increased drainage, or fever.
Will I need IV antibiotics?
Most early infections respond to oral antibiotics. Deep, bone, or rapidly spreading infections may require IV antibiotics and hospital admission.
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Foot Health Centers
Hernando, MS 38632
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Southaven, MS 38671
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