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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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 your groin you could go back, but the best would be to be seen and get the doctor's input...

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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

Answered 9/15/2019

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