My 81 year old mother has had symptoms of Strep throat including a disseminated, itchy rash. Symptoms have resolved except for swollen legs, especially the ankles, one in particular. She also has a small lymphocytic lymphoma and kidney function is diminished, but more so during this bout of illness. Blood tests are showing gradual improvement in kidney function. She had taken a course of Keflex prior to illness. Is treatment advisable just in case it was Strep throat? Throat was examined but swabs for culture were not performed.Regards,Michelle
Hi, Thank you for your query. Streptococcal infection in throat should be treated with antibiotics preferably with throat swab culture report. Consult with your family physician for it. Cephalexin(Reflex) is an antibiotic can be used in throat infection. It has no kidney related problem, do can be used in compromised kidney status. Small Lymphocytes Lymphoma (SLL) has no relation with cephalexin use. SLL patient may have repeated infection which should be ad Chat Doctor.