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Please tell me precautions after treatment for cellulitis at lower leg. i often have swelling at the lower leg ?
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Treat swelling: The key to long term success and prevention of future problems is to aggressively treat the leg swelling. Wound centers often use multilayer compression wraps to get swelling controlled and compression stockings to maintain it. You might also be a candidate for a home compression pump or even a venous ablation procedure . Ask your doctor about these treatments.
Answered 9/29/2016
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You are at : increased risk for recurrent cellulitis due to edema and poor return of fluids. Because of this you need to seek help from a wound care clinic and obtain compression garments or compression socks. check your foot and leg daily.
Answered 5/27/2019
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