Cellulitis Buttocks SURGERY REMOVAL?? plz answer

[fightingwithspoons]

A Week ago my aunt was complaining about hemorrhoids.  She is a large lady & is a diabetic.  Anyway she kept talking about how bad her hemmeroids hurt and so she went into the clinic to see a doctor on Monday...she explained to him how bad her butt hurt and he said "Yep it's hemorrhoids" without even looking and prescribed her some meds.  Anyway, Wednesday comes and she is in HORRIBLE pain, she couldnt even sit down and needed me to go pick her up and drive her back to the clinic.  I went back in 20 minutes to see if she was done yet and the nurse came out and said she was admitted into the hospital.  I didn't understand why, so I get there and she says they said it was not hemorrhoids but an infection called "Cellulitis" so they hooked her up to an IV and put some topical cream on started pumping anti-biotic s into her....Thursday I go in to the hospital to visit and they have her on a gurney and are medivacing her to a better hospital that can treat her better.  So she is transported to another city....then suddenly Friday night they call and say they are removing her flesh from her buttocks.  They removed basically her whole butt.  They said all the flesh was dead and infected right down into the muscle and needed to be removed.  What is this!??!  Does anyone know?? Ever hear of anything liek this?

It took them 3 days and 3 surgerys to remove all the flesh.  Now I don't know what is happening,

will she be able to walk without those muscles?  Can she control her bowel movements?  How long does an amputation of the butt take to heal???

The Doctors aren't telling us anything and they have been keeping her sedated and under since Friday. (It is now Monday night)

Please if anyone knows anything like this or has any information inform me....

[milf000001]

What is cellulitis?

Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, bacteria can get into the skin and spread to deeper tissues. If it is not treated with antibiotics, the infection can spread to the blood or lymph nodes. This can be deadly.

Some people can get cellulitis without having a break in the skin. These include older adults and people who have diabetes or a weak immune system. These people are also more likely to develop dangerous problems from cellulitis. And they are more likely to get cellulitis again.
What causes cellulitis?

Cellulitis is caused by bacteria (usually strep or staph). Some people are at risk for infection by other types of bacteria. They include people with weak immune systems and those who handle fish, meat, poultry, or soil without using gloves.
What are the symptoms?

At first, the infected area will be warm, red, swollen, and tender. As the infection spreads, you may have a fever, chills, and swollen glands.

Cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body. In adults, it often occurs on the legs, face, or arms. In children, it is most common on the face or around the anus. An infection on the face could lead to a dangerous eye infection.

See a doctor right away if you have an infected area of skin and:

    * The infected area is getting redder, more painful, or larger, or it has red streaks extending from it.
    * You have a fever or chills.
    * The infected area is on your face or your groin.

How do you get cellulitis?

There are many ways to get cellulitis. You can get it if you have:

    * An injury to your skin, such as a cut, surgical wound, burn, or animal or insect bite.
    * Skin problems, such as ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, or a fungal infection like athlete's foot.
    * Certain medical conditions. These include diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, or a weak immune system.
    * Fluid buildup (edema) in the legs or arms.
    * Had liposuction to remove excess fat.
    * Injected illegal drugs under your skin.
You cn find anything at web md.com

[indiyanna]

I have had this condition  and this is the 3rd time its happened to me I get a really bad swelling in my left bum cheek which is bright red hot swollen and very very tender and sore. I had really bad shivers and pain running down my legs mainly affecting my left leg and also my back. I was in complete pain and agony. I suggest the second you feel a sore like feeling and it is raised and hot dont wait for the symptoms to get worse go straight to the hospital, as waiting for the symptoms to get worse is just allowing the infection to spead and can lead to complication.

[sisi147]

I have had recurring cellulitis for about 8 years now.  always the same spot on my finger.  it can spread very quickly and get in the blood stream.  it is an infection, a severe infection.  you aunt is lucky to have caught it but I am upset her dr was nonchaluant at first.  I have been to a series of them that act like that.  mine is spreading, moving up my finger...I fear it will spread throughout my hand next.  when it happens I get red streaks that go up my arm and when it gets to my chest is usually when a dr will take me seriously and stop giving me baby antibiotics or herpes medicine (that's what a few have diagnosed it as) that NEVER work and an MRI confirmed it is cellulitis.  apparently they don't know what to test for in a blood test because they always come back negative for everything they have tested for.   I wish they would cut my finger off....I'm sure you aunt was happy to have it removed.  hope she recovered well and it didn't come back.

[punkin0809]

This has just happened to my 34 year old Sister who is only 130 lbs.  She thought she had a hemorrhoid on Friday and as of today (2nd surgery), they had to remove her left butt cheek.  She has one more surgery to go tomorrow and they said she may be in the hospital for a month.  We are so devastated and cannot believe this has happened so quickly.  They are not sure why it spread so quickly and said it attacked the worse area it could have.  The Surgeons have not said anything about it coming back and are unsure how they are going to proceed with trying to use plastics to allow her to be able to function normally.  So far the infection has not spread to her anus, but because they removed most of her left butt cheek, they are concerned with her own stool causing an additional infection.  They also told us after her hospital stay, she is on a LONG road to recovery.  I kept trying to ask how long and they kept stating 'a long time' and each person is different.  I wished I had more information to share about the disease, but I'm currently trying to research myself since this is such an extreme case.  Thanks to all for your posts!

[Piperlady]

I started with severe shakes so bad and fevers and a pain in my lower right abdomen so I went to the doctor and he noticed a huge red rash on right buttocks.  He sent me to the hospital immediately and I was on IV antibiotics and kept over night.  That was on May 5th.  I was on IV for a week and oral antibiotics for 10 days.  I then got it back on June 9th, July 14, August 11th and August 18th.  I have seen an internalist, my hip surgeon (had hip replacement 4 years ago), Infectious disease Doctor and finally a Dermatologist.  I was diagnosed with Cellulitis, bursitis, arthritis, allergies and only after a biopsy (which is not healing) did they confirm cellulitis.  I am off to see the Infectious Disease doctor again.  Im so frustrated.  It comes every month then one week.  I have been on several different drugs.  Does anyone else get it back so often.  I have been on IV antibiotics for 3 months and now penicilin and it still doesnt go away completely.  I am at my wits end.