31-year-old athlete Lawrence, in the video he shared on his TikTok account, said, “I feel like I’m made of play dough,” showing the holes in his legs.
Lawrence revealed that he was diagnosed with cellulite two weeks after he posted his first video on his social media account. Doctors state that the progression of this condition is a skin infection that can be treated with antibiotics but can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. If left untreated, it can cause silent deaths like sepsis, and rarely the infection can spread to the deep tissue layer called the fascial lining.
CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
Experts state that dangerous cellulite can lead to amputation, shock and even death. Lawrence can no longer knead his legs like dough. “A ton of people were trying to tell me I had heart disease or liver disease, kidney disease, cancer and diabetes, but that’s not the case.” I had an infection called cellulitis. It’s basically bacteria getting into your system through an open wound.” Lawrence then points to the sores on her legs, saying she “crushed her leg a few weeks ago.”
SYMPTOMS CAN BE HIDDEN
Edema is fluid buildup that causes tissue to swell and is usually caused by standing or sitting in the same place for too long. “Those crazy holes in my leg are gone now,” Lawrence said. Experts note that cellulite can make your skin hot and sore, and the area often appears red. It is often referred to as a silent killer, as the symptoms can often be disguised as other skin conditions.
ATTENTION TO RISK SYMPTOMS
The NHS states that most people recover completely after 7-10 days. If you have cellulite and also experience: You should consult a doctor.
- You feel a very high temperature or hot and shivering
- rapid heartbeat or rapid breathing
- Purple spots on your skin, but this may be less obvious on brown or black skin
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Confusion or disorientation
- cold, clammy, or pale skin
- Unresponsiveness or loss of consciousness.