Question 1

when can i expect cellulitis swelling to go away on its own completely?

Accepted Answer

A while: If it has been adequately treated with antibiotics, it should show progressive improvement, and likely resolve by 2 weeks, depending on severity and treatment with appropriate antibiotics, possibly antiinflammatories, elevation, and compression will help the swelling resolve.

Question 2

i have facials cellulitis and was wondering if i should go into work. i work in the oilfields i have redness, pain, and swelling

Accepted Answer

You : You need to find out the nature of your problem, and if truly cellulitis, get definitive treatment.  There are several other possibilities, such as contact dermatitis, that would also require medical treatment.

Seek care immediately at an urgent care clinic or emergency department.

Question 3

cellulitis for 20 days. cloxaciline 14 days and cefirax 6. improving very slowly. redness not so bright anymore and there's no pain or swelling. good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds like you are beginning to get better. Make sure that you also keep the area up (preferably above the level of your heart) and get plenty of rest.

Question 4

cellulitis has clear the swelling and reddess gone but still very painful and some time blueish how long done that last? cellulitis was in my right ha

Accepted Answer

Will slowly improve: Like most other diseases there is a recovery or convalescent phase. is it in your hand? Unusual to feel pain. if symptoms dont start to settle down soon would follow up with doctor

Question 5

my hubby has cellulitis of the rt leg x1 week. he has been taking bacterum. redness has gone but not the painful swelling..is this normal?  yes? no?

Accepted Answer

It: Sounds as if he has venous insufficiency, requires leg elevation . Consider u/s to rule out blood clot asap.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with cellulitis on friday. the pain and the redness has went away, but the swelling goes down and comes back once i'm up and moving.

Accepted Answer

NonTX Cellulitis!: Seriously! You need treatment ASAP before the cellulitis becomes a very serious life threatening issue...

Question 7

i was recently diagnosed with cellulitis and put on cephalexin. sometimes the swelling goes down but it always comes back up. is it really cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Tough to tell.: Cellulitis is infection with staph or strep.  It could be that you need a different antibiotic, or you have persistent nidus of infection.  Go back to the doctor for re-evaluation.

Question 8

will my cellulitis continue to go away on its own? the pain and swelling have gone down without antibiotics, but after several days still some redness

Accepted Answer

If you have: cellulitis, and you still have redness, you should be on an antibiotic for a short period of time. Call  your Dr.

Question 9

on antibiotics forthree days for cellulitis. pain is a lot better, but still atouch of swelling and the redness hasnot spreadbut hasnot went down much?

Accepted Answer

See your DR: Not possible to answer this. Details of "cellulitis"? Where? What symptoms? Reason for cellulitis? Culture? Which antibiotic? Route of administration, dose? 4 of 5 diagnoses of "cellulitis" by non-dermatologists are actually something else. If it is not cellulitis it will not respond to an antibiotic.If the cellulitis is due to lymphedema or venous congestion, it is imperative to attend to the und

Question 10

can cellulitis swelling at the feet be cured without antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

If you truly: have cellulitis,you need an antibiotic to make sure it does not spread.

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Swelling after cellulitis

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When can i expect cellulitis swelling to go away on its own completely?

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I have facials cellulitis and was wondering if i should go into work. i work in the oilfields i have redness, pain, and swelling

A member asked:

Cellulitis for 20 days. cloxaciline 14 days and cefirax 6. improving very slowly. redness not so bright anymore and there's no pain or swelling. good?

A member asked:

Cellulitis has clear the swelling and reddess gone but still very painful and some time blueish how long done that last? cellulitis was in my right ha

A member asked:

My hubby has cellulitis of the rt leg x1 week. he has been taking bacterum. redness has gone but not the painful swelling..is this normal? yes? no?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with cellulitis on friday. the pain and the redness has went away, but the swelling goes down and comes back once i'm up and moving.

A member asked:

I was recently diagnosed with cellulitis and put on cephalexin. sometimes the swelling goes down but it always comes back up. is it really cellulitis?

A member asked:

Will my cellulitis continue to go away on its own? the pain and swelling have gone down without antibiotics, but after several days still some redness

A member asked:

On antibiotics forthree days for cellulitis. pain is a lot better, but still atouch of swelling and the redness hasnot spreadbut hasnot went down much?

A member asked:

Can cellulitis swelling at the feet be cured without antibiotics?

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