When can I go back to work with cellulitis

Question 1

I have cellulitis in rt foot for 6 days but have to return to work tomorrow. it feels hard and very sore! should i go to work ! im in construction?

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Have you: Been seen and treated? If your diagnosis is accurate you need to be treated with antibiotics. If the infection is better, no fever, no lymph nodes in ... Read More

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Rest: I would take antibiotics and give some rest till pain and swelling gets a little better.

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Question 2

Went to primary doc for symptoms of infection/possible cellulitis. swollen groin lymph. doc did bloodwork and came back with nucleated rbc of 87 cells/ul. neutrophils 502. wbc 2.9. all other lab work is normal. do i need a hospital? next steps?

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What is your Hb with the current test? Have you ever had a CBC done before and if yes, what was the WBC at that time? What is your ethnicity?

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Question 3

Should i still go to work if i have orbital cellulitis?

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No: Orbital cellulitis is an emergency situation with infection around and behind the eye which can rapidly destroy the vision and even can invade the bra... Read More

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Question 4

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

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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 co... Read More

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Question 5

My cellulitis symptoms lasted a week and disappeared completely a month ago, could it come back?

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Red,hot,swollen: If you had cellulitis one month ago, unless you reinfect yourself, it should not reappear. Sometimes, if you scratch yourself with dirty nails, or wi... Read More

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Question 6

How long does it take an antibiotic to work on cellulitis?

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7-10 days: Once effective antibiotics are started for cellulitis there is usually improvement in 2-3 days. It may take 7-10 days of treatment for it to complete... Read More

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Question 7

Will cellulitis come back? how can i prevent this?

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Possibly: Depending on the cause of the cellulitis, it may return to the same area or a different area. Your doctor will concentrate on the cause as well as tre... Read More

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Question 8

I had cellulitis almost 3weeks ago. they drained it then 5 days later it came back as mrsa. now the wound is about a size of a button. getting better?

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Better is good: Because ongoing drainage is important after an abscess is opened, the wound is not sutured closed so will take 3 - 6 weeks to heal depending on size, ... Read More

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Question 9

I believe i mate have cellulitis. i have a fever, headache. it was an abscess, after it popped the skin around it became black, its on the back skin of my knee. i have an appointment with my doctor on monday morning. wait or go to the hospital? thx?

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Depending on your health status, this could be serious. It you have diabetes it would be prudent to go to the ER of a nearby hospital as you may need ... Read More

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Question 10

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.

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

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When can I go back to work with cellulitis

I have cellulitis in rt foot for 6 days but have to return to work tomorrow. it feels hard and very sore! should i go to work ! im in construction?

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Went to primary doc for symptoms of infection/possible cellulitis. swollen groin lymph. doc did bloodwork and came back with nucleated rbc of 87 cells/ul. neutrophils 502. wbc 2.9. all other lab work is normal. do i need a hospital? next steps?

Should i still go to work if i have orbital cellulitis?

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

My cellulitis symptoms lasted a week and disappeared completely a month ago, could it come back?

How long does it take an antibiotic to work on cellulitis?

Will cellulitis come back? how can i prevent this?

I had cellulitis almost 3weeks ago. they drained it then 5 days later it came back as mrsa. now the wound is about a size of a button. getting better?

I believe i mate have cellulitis. i have a fever, headache. it was an abscess, after it popped the skin around it became black, its on the back skin of my knee. i have an appointment with my doctor on monday morning. wait or go to the hospital? thx?

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.

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