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How long until my leg is not tender anymore after a bout of cellulitis? fine in every other way but still tender when press on it

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Time will help: Legs are very slow to heal. Keep legs elevated as much as you can. Also walking to help circulation and support hose my help. Be patient it may take a while for the tenderness to resolve.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/20/2017

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